Ways We Help
Ways We Help

The San Antonio River Authority is meeting the challenge of keeping lives, property, and our natural environment safe and secure with comprehensive planning, precision protection, strategic partnerships, and community preparedness.
Along with maintaining over 40 dams and other flood control structures, the River Authority also advocates for development techniques designed to reduce runoff and improve water quality.

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While green infrastructure features are designed to perform nature-like functions to slow the amounts of sediment and bacteria from getting to creeks and rivers, there are simple ways YOU can help too!

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Race the River

River Clicks Photo Contest

My River Way

Basin Meditation

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Blog & News

My River POV: Rita Rodriguez

May 28, 2025

Board Insights – Chairman Jim Campbell

May 21, 2025

Bye Bye Snails, So Long Litter! Earth Month activates volunteer efforts along San Antonio River

May 14, 2025

Don't Let Litter Trash Your River

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Free Camping at Helton Nature Park

May 30, 2025

Campside Cinema at Helton Nature Park

May 30, 2025

Nature Center Outdoor Adventures – Helton Nature Park

June 3, 2025

Nature Center Outdoor Adventures – Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

June 5, 2025
Parks & Trails
Parks & Trails

The San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters, parks, trails, and cultural heritage.

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Education

Explore the San Antonio River Basin in new ways and uncover the vital role our rivers play in our daily lives.

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Maps & Reports

These maps and reports illuminate how our love and care for the river affects all of the communities both upstream and downstream.

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River Basin Report Card

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Our commitment to having SAFE and CLEAN creeks and rivers leads to an ENJOYABLE river.

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Join the River Authority for Spring 2024 Household Hazardous Waste events

March 22, 2024

Are old medicine bottles, paint cans, and cleaning products taking up space in your cabinets? We’ve got the solution! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in collaboration with local