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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Low Impact Development (LID) for Professionals

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The Science of Flood Management

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Assessing your Home’s Flood Risk

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Debris Removal

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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Goliad County Water Supply Corporation

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Get Involved
Get Involved

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

Volunteer

Blog & News

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

San Pedro Creek’s big comeback party is next week—you’re invited!

May 7, 2025

Don't Let Litter Trash Your River

Events Calendar

Nature Center Sundays at Helton Nature Park

May 25, 2025

Birding Kayak Tour at Acequia Park

May 27, 2025

Night Hike at Hendrick Arnold Nature Park

May 27, 2025

Guided Bike Ride – Birding along the Mission Reach

May 28, 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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New Park Master Plans

Reservations

River Recreation

Regional Parks Coordinating Council

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Current Conditions
Education
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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Presentations

Educator's Toolkit

Curriculum

RIVER CAMP! Virtual Education Series
Maps & Reports
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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Interactive Maps

River Basin Report Card

Resources & Downloads
About Us
About Us

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

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Month

April 2025

April 4 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

First Friday Art Walk

Blue Star Arts Complex 1414 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX, United States

Free

abril 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Family, Friends, & Fishing Clinic at Padre Park

Padre Park 6515 Padre Dr, San Antonio, United States

Gratis

April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Art in the Open: Writers Take a Walk

San Pedro Creek Culture Park 48 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Free

April 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

FREE Yoga with Mobile Om

Free

April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

FREE Yoga with Mobile Om

San Pedro Creek Culture Park 48 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Free