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River Authority Kicks Off Fall with Family Fun, Outdoor Adventures, and More!

Survived the summer heat? Fall breezes give way to more programming along the San Antonio River. Read along as we highlight some of our most anticipated events in the coming

Celebrating Volunteer Service, Stewardship, and Impact Across Our Watershed

We love to celebrate our volunteers here at the San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation! This year we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Mixer on September

Advocating for Downstream Communities with Board Member Dominic Carvajal

What have been your goals and top priorities as a River Authority board member in 2026? After five years on the board, my priorities remain flood resilience, water quality, and

Could River Otters Be Returning to the San Antonio River?

Why hello there! It’s a pleasure to meet you! My name is Ollie, and I am one of the San Antonio River Authority’s Basin Besties! I work together with my

Meet South Texas’ River Pancake: The Guadalupe Spiny Softshell Turtle

You might be surprised to hear that this is the description of a turtle! This is the Guadalupe Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera guadalupensis), one of four subspecies of Apalone spinifera

Protect the River, Celebrate Fall in the Southern Basin

It’s official—Fall 2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events are on the calendar! In partnership with local counties and cities, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) hosts six free

Wild & Scenic Leads the Way for Fall Events at Confluence Park

This September, the San Antonio River Foundation, in partnership with the San Antonio River Authority, invites you to experience the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for two evenings celebrating film,

Reimagining San Antonio Creeks with Nature-based Solutions

For decades, urban engineering treated creeks and rivers as narrow, single-purpose structures. The goal was simply to move floodwater away from people as quickly as possible. This grey infrastructure model

From the Lab to the Riverbank: Summer 2026 Interns Making Waves

Though experienced San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff members work hard to advocate for and support our local creeks and rivers, it is the efforts of young leaders that

My River Way with Nicole Marshall

River Clicks Internal Winner Julen Navarrete Tell us a little about yourself and how you found your way to the San Antonio River Authority. Growing up, San Antonio always felt

Alerts

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The water fountain located at 305 Camaron St., across from the Frost Tower, is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Museum Reach Maintenance Alert

Lexington Avenue West Bank Sidewalk Closure

A portion of the trail along the west bank of Lexington Avenue is temporarily closed due to work being conducted by the City. Trail users should follow posted signs at McCullough Avenue and cross to the opposite side of the trail to continue their route. Please follow all detour signage and use caution in the area. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this work is underway.

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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