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Board Member Insights – Michael Lackey

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

Connected Currents: Supporting Fish Passage in the San Antonio River Basin

Have you ever seen the kayak chutes along the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach? Photo Credit: Karyn Robinson Garcia – River Click Photo Contest 2024 These channels not only help

Board Insights – Dominic Carvajal of Wilson County

This series provides readers 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 to

Keep Wildlife Wild

What’s the wildest thing about the animals in the San Antonio River Basin? Well, they’re wildlife! Wildlife is a term referring to animals (or plants) that are neither domesticated nor

My River POV: Luis Garcia

What is your role and how does it help support the mission of the River Authority? My role is General Counsel to the San Antonio River Authority. In essence, I

South Texas Natives: Black-bellied Whistling Duck

Photo Credit: Adam Jackson (iNaturalist CCO) Have you ever been walking along the San Antonio River and heard whimsical whistling? You might have encountered the beloved Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna

Flow into Summer: Discover Your River during National Rivers Month

There’s a rhythm to a river that speaks to all of us—calming, powerful, and full of life. This June, as we celebrate National Rivers Month, we invite you to pause

Honoring Freedom, History, and Nature: The Legacy of Hendrick Arnold

As we approach Juneteenth—a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the stories of Black Americans—it’s especially meaningful to shine a light on Hendrick Arnold Nature Park. This peaceful stretch

Together for the River: 18,000 students, community members inspired during 2024-25 school year

“The power of education is not in filling a bucket, but in lighting a fire—and nowhere is that more important than in environmental education.” — Barbara Kingsolver The River Authority

Fireflies Need You to Protect their Home in the San Antonio River Basin!

When was the last time you saw a firefly? Were fireflies more abundant when you were younger, but maybe now you can’t remember the last time you saw them? Typically