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Partnership Highlight: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

In science, as in life, remarkable achievements are rarely reached alone. Over the past few months, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has been proudly showcasing the success of

Winter 2024 Message from the GM

Derek Boese, JD, PMP General Manager The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is closing out 2023, saying “Thank you for your service” to two of our elected board members.

The Life of a Stormwater Sample: Part 2!

Did you know that stormwater runoff from city streets, residential neighborhoods, and rural farmland can introduce harmful contaminants and bacteria into the San Antonio River? By analyzing samples collected during

Utilities Maintenance: Jacks of all Trades

Welcome to our fourth installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we are sharing what each team

Leave the Leaves for Wildlife Over Winter!

Some of the most enchanting parts of autumn are the splashes of red, yellow, and brown. Although not a traditional leaf peeping destination, Texas has a remarkable array of colors

Protect Your Pipes, Protect the River: Stop Fatbergs Before They Form

A dreaded fatberg looms in the pipes beneath the streets of San Antonio, ready to ruin holiday cheer. What is a fatberg? A fatberg is a waste mass in a

From drizzle to disposal: the life of a stormwater sample

Imagine for a moment that you hear the rumble of thunder and the soft patter of raindrops falling onto your roof. You peer out of your window and confirm what

Utilities Operations Team: The Barons of Biological Bacteria

Welcome to our third installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we are sharing what each team

River Threats: Zebra Mussels

Mussels have been in the news in recent years for two main reasons: 1) they are imperiled, threatened, or endangered and in desperate need of conservation, or 2) they are

Fall 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Are you a resident of Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad county? Great! Do you have cleaning products, tires, batteries, and other waste taking up space in your cabinets and garage? Perfect!

Alerts

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The east bank trail along San Pedro Creek will be temporarily closed between the upper trail at Cameron St. and the lower trail at two access points.

Closure details:

  • The first closure will impact the connector from the upper trail near West Houston St. to the south lower San Pedro Creek trail.
  • Once work at this location is complete and the trail reopens, construction will shift to the second closure area between the upper and lower trails on the opposite side of the green space.

Please follow posted signage and plan alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.

Closed areas around San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The Brackenridge Trail

Trail Lighting Notice – Brackenridge Park Trail

Due to an electrical issue, lighting is currently out along the north portion of the trail, from the Josephine Street inlet to just past Highway 281 within the Brackenridge Park Trail. Our team is actively working to correct the issue and expects repairs to be completed by the end of business tomorrow.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore lighting. Please use caution when traveling through this area, especially during evening hours.

Trail Closure Alert – Calder Alley, San Pedro Creek

Maintenance work will be done in Calder Alley starting Wednesday, September 18, 2025.

  • Trails will remain open during this work.
  • One bench at a time will be temporarily barricaded while improvements are completed.
  • There may be occasional contractor pickups in the area.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to maintain and improve San Pedro Creek for all to enjoy!

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

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