The River Authority serves as project manager and administrator for the City of San Antonio Proposition 1-funded water quality projects of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program. Funding supports projects to improve and protect water quality over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones in urbanized Bexar County. The diverse project portfolio includes research, green infrastructure construction and retrofits, aquifer protection training and education materials, an aquifer education facility for K-12 students, and assessment of maintenance on current Edwards protection practices. Projects will be completed on staggered schedules through 2024, and the River Authority will deliver its final report to City Council in early 2025.
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 today July 15, 2024, between 7 AM and 4 PM. There is a marked detour route for pedestrians. We apologize for any inconvenience.