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Leadership

Executive Directors

Derek Boese

Derek Boese, JD, PMP

General Manager

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Deputy General Manager

Steven Metzler

Steve Metzler

Director, Water Resources

Luis Garcia

Luis Garcia

General Counsel

Sandy Weny

Sandy West, SHMR-SPC

Director, Human Resources

Shawna Arroyo

Director, Information Technology

Kristen Hansen

Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation

Brian S. Mast, JD

Deputy Director, Government Affairs

Leamon Anderson

Leamon Anderson

Deputy Director, Utilities Operations

Department Managers

Naomi Oster

Naomi Oster

Manager, Facilities

Erin Cavazos

Erin Cavazos

Manager, Engineering

Nicole Marshall

Nicole Marshall

Manager, Public Affairs

Shaun Donovan

Manager, Environmental Science

Amy Zola

Manager, Project Management Office

Tommy Mitchell

Manager, Watershed & Park Operations

Alerts

Gate 5 Trail Closure

July 15, 2024
The City of San Antonio Department of Public Works is in the process of completing updates on the Nueva St. Dam. Due to crane activity, the east sidewalk of the River Walk Trail from Villita St past E. Nueva St. and the bridge over the dam located just south of Nueva St. will be closed today July 15, 2024, between 7 AM and 4 PM. There is a marked detour route for pedestrians. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Temporary Water Shutdown

July 15, 2024
Water will be temporarily shut off to the Restrooms and Splash Pad due to maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

Acequia Trail Notice

May 21, 2024
The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024
The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 
Current Conditions

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