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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.

Happy Arbor Day! Today is a day of observance where individuals are encouraged to plant trees and celebrate their many benefits. To celebrate, we’d like to introduce you to the

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

Derek Boese, JD, PMP General Manager Happy Earth Day to all our readers and supporters of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog. The River Authority was created in

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff is committed to safe, clean, and enjoyable creeks and rivers. Still, we need YOU to help us protect and preserve area natural resources

The “My River POV” series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff and their personal connection

  The 5th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest is currently underway! We’re looking for your most unique and creative photos that showcase the San Antonio River. The photo contest is

The Medina River at County Road 484 is one of the many sites where River Authority aquatic biologists collect habitat data (SARA Site 14200 on the below map). Welcome to

Aquatic biologists Austin Davis and Angelica Rapacz hold Largemouth bass. After months of digging through data, the aquatic biologists at the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) have made some

New report shows zero detection of Zebra Mussels found in local waterways SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) recently received results from routine Zebra Mussel monitoring

Alerts

Gate 5 Trail Closure

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 from August 20-26, 2024, between 7 AM and 4 PM. There is a marked detour route for pedestrians. We apologize for any inconvenience.

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

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. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Acequia Trail Notice

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

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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