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This piece is co-contributed by the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), the San Antonio River Authority’s nonprofit partner. Established in 2003, the River Foundation supports scientific and educational activities
The Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project includes the light blue, orange, red, and green portions of San Pedro, Apache, Alazán, and Martinez Creeks. If you have lived anywhere in or
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a pair of Crested Caracaras (Caracara plancus). I was running through Olmos Basin Park in San Antonio and spied what I thought
Estimated Read Time: 4 Minutes In this month’s edition of My River POV, we sat down with Erin Cavazos, Ecological Engineering Manager for the River Authority, to ask her questions
This series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and their personal connection to
What is the City Nature Challenge? The iNaturalist City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a four-day annual global Bio-blitz organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the
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
A young girl eagerly raises her hand, attempting to stretch it higher than any other student in her 5th-grade classroom. With a sea of hands trying to do the same,
Have you heard of “No Mow May”? This nature initiative was conceptualized for homeowners and land managers, especially in urban and highly developed areas, to increase ecosystem benefits with minimal
The trail on the east bank of the river, from Lonestar Boulevard to Eagleland Drive, will be closed starting today, January 22, and will reopen on Thursday, January 23, after 5 PM.
This closure is part of our ongoing STEM work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance our trails!
Please be aware the San Antonio River Foundation in coordination with the River Authority will be de-installing public art benches for maintenance on January 22, 8am-5pm.
Located along the Mission Reach between Roosevelt Park and Confluence Park, the benches Serapes by Vincent Valdez and Butterflies by Anita Valencia, will be reinstalled when restoration is complete.
Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails.
Mission Reach:
Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:
Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:
The Rain from Heaven installation is temporarily out of service for maintenance.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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!
Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.
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.
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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