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From Watershed to Backyard: The Surprising Truth About Mosquitoes

Did you know there’s more to the mosquito story than just itchy, annoying “bites”? This spring, we’ve been fortunate to receive a good deal of rain, blessing us with plenty

The Ultimate San Antonio River Bucket List: Summer Edit

Welcome back to the Happy Trails Blog Series! We hope you have had a chance to get outside and enjoy some fresh air at the San Antonio River Authority (River

Service, Stewardship and Swimming: A Conversation with Board Director Patrice Melancon

This series provides readers with the opportunity to learn about the unique insights and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and their personal connection

Casting for Conservation: River Authority’s First Annual Fishing Tournament Reels in the Results

Lines were tight and competition was fierce during the first ever River Rodeo! On April 4, 2026, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation

Woven by Water: Rivers Connecting Our Stories

Join the San Antonio River Foundation for three days of celebration this Juneteenth weekend, June 19–21, as we unveil Presence of the Past—a landmark public artwork by Gordon Huether in

It’s National Rivers Month — Here’s How You Can Celebrate the San Antonio River

June is National Rivers Month — a time to pause and appreciate the rivers that shape our landscapes, sustain our communities, and connect us to something larger than ourselves. Here

Making Waves: 23,000 Students, Teachers, and Families Inspired During the 2025-2026 School Year

“If we build a society based on honoring the earth, we build a society which is sustainable and has the capacity to support all life forms.” — Winona LaDuke, Ojibwe

The Westside Creeks Shaped Her — Now She’s Shaping Them

This series provides readers with the opportunity to learn about the unique insights and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and their personal connection

Floods Don’t Care — But the Right Preparation Can Keep Them from Becoming Tragedies

Texas Flood Awareness Week is May 18-22, 2026 “It’s just rain. I can make it.” We’ve all considered driving through high water when we were in a hurry, or when

River Warriors Unite: An Earth Month Volunteer Recap from the San Antonio River

April brings a special excitement to the San Antonio River. With so many ways to volunteer, Earth Month brings communities together to make a difference. In late March, Hixon Properties

Alerts

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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