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February is a perfect month to highlight our love for the San Antonio River and the communities it serves! In anticipation of spring, we’re devising wonderful ways to experience the

Cheers were heard all around on Friday, November 15th as the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation) celebrated their hardworking volunteers at

If you attended the 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, you may have noticed some people walking around covered in trash while picking up litter. Your eyes weren’t deceiving

Last summer, in July 2023, a few months after having moved to San Antonio, I was excited to see that there was an Education & Engagement Internship posted with the

In celebration of Earth Month, a time for raising awareness of conservation and preservation of our environment, the San Antonio River Authority, San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), and dedicated

The San Antonio River Authority’s (River Authority) River Warriors are gearing up for a busy and fulfilling year of stewardship and service! In December 2023, we welcomed our new Volunteer

This piece is contributed by Minna Paul, Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator II with the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority). February is a great month to showcase our love for

Who are the River Warriors? San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) River Warrior volunteers are integral to our agency’s vision of inspiring actions for healthy creeks and rivers. Every year

This Spring, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation (SARF) hosted an exciting anti-litter challenge as part of the Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River initiative.

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) strives to keep the San Antonio River safe, clean, and enjoyable for the communities of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties. There are

Alerts

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 4/25/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

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.

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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

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. 

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