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Photo Credit: Jack Cochran (iNaturalist CC-BY-NC) Have you ever seen a bobcat (Lynx rufus)? Bobcats are typically elusive, but if you quietly walk through your local natural area, you might

Happy New Year, San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog subscribers! Once a week, we enjoy bringing you exciting information about the San Antonio River Watershed and the River Authority’s

As we kick off a new year, it feels fitting to spotlight an exciting new project, albeit on an old structure built for irrigation purposes—the Otilla Dam. In 2015, the

Liza “Lisa” Barratachea was born and raised in San Antonio. Before graduating from Texas A&M University in College Station, she attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and Providence High School. She

As the year draws to a close, the River Foundation is taking a moment to celebrate the successes of 2024. With your support, we’ve been able to launch innovative programs,

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

Did you know that December 5 is celebrated around the globe as World Soil Day? Join us as we journey into the vast, incredibly important world of soils, and how

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

The holiday season is upon us and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) would like to invite you to some magical opportunities to help you get into the holiday

Hello blog readers! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has long been dedicated to preserving and protecting the health of the San Antonio River and the entire 4,180 square

Alerts

San Antonio River Walk Draining

Beginning Monday, January 13 through Friday, January 17, a small section of the San Antonio River will be drained as part of the River Walk Maintenance Program. The work will not affect the River Walk loop and Go Rio boat service will continue to operate in the river loop area. For more information, please refer to the City of San Antonio’s website.

Stem Density Efforts

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.

Trail Closure Alert – Roosevelt Park

The trail on the east bank of the river, from north of Steve’s Avenue to Roosevelt Park, will close today, January 6, and reopen on Thursday afternoon, January 9.

Next week, the trail will be closed again from January 13 to January 17 as work resumes in the area.

This closure is in conjunction with our STEM Density work. Thank you for your understanding as we enhance our trails!

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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