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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

Stem Density Efforts

November 18, 2024
Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!  

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 13, 2024
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.

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

November 1, 2024
Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. The East Bank will also be intermittently closed on Monday, November 4th, to install the bridge. Please use caution when navigating around this area. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please refer to the map for reference. 

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

October 1, 2024
The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate 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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