San Antonio River Authority SARA, created in 1937, is one of many such active river authorities in the State of Texas.
In 1917, the voters of Texas, recognizing the necessity of developing and conserving the State’s water resources and inspired by devastating floods of 1913 and 1914, passed a Constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to create special purpose political subdivisions of the State to serve regional areas, generally coincidental with river basins and to be generally known as river authorities. Its jurisdiction covers 3,658 square miles—all of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties.
06/25/2026
🎣 Thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugural River Rodeo: Headwaters to Mission Reach!
📊 Read along as we share the finds our Citizen Scientists helped us collect data as we work to create and maintain safe, clean, and enjoyable Creeks and Rivers!
🔗 https://ow.ly/FGAv50ZheZ4
06/24/2026
Update:
Restrooms are now open. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
🚧 Parks Notice 🚧
The AME Restrooms at San Pedro Creek Culture Park are temporarily closed until further notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
For current park and trail conditions, visit:
https://www.sariverauthority.org/parks-trails/current-conditions/
06/23/2026
🐠 Ready to retire your fish tank? Don’t Tank the River!
❌🌊 Don’t dump anything into local waterways, this includes fish, plants, rocks, and decorations. Instead, donate the entire setup to Papa Jims Tropical Fish, Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio, or Texas Tropical & Marine . These local businesses have partnered with the San Antonio River Authority to help prevent improper aquarium dumping.
Releasing aquarium fish or plants into ponds or rivers may seem harmless, but it can destroy local ecosystems. Most aquarium pets are not native to our waterways and can become invasive!
💪 Protect our waterways and Don’t Tank the River!
🔗 www.sariverauthority.org/services/river-health/invasive-species/
06/22/2026
🥏 We’re just a few days out and still have spots available for our Youth & Adult Disc Golf Tournament!
If you’ve ever wanted to try disc golf, this is your chance — super beginner-friendly and everything is included.
$15 or less gets you in 👇
https://bit.ly/SARADGTournament2026
👉 Tag a friend...the challenge is on! 🥏😉
⭐ The San Antonio River Foundation and San Antonio River Authority were proud to unveil Presence of the Past and Culture Crossing Pavilion by Gordon Huether and Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson.
⛪ Once a parking lot, the space has been transformed during the reconstruction of San Pedro Creek to honor the legacy of the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church and the various cultures across time that have contributed to San Antonio today.
🌊 Located at the intersection of Houston and Camaron, the beautiful pieces are open to the public to continue the tradition of gathering around water!
🙏 Thank you to our partners for making this possible! For more information visit www.sariverfound.org/donate/stjamesame/ and www.sariverauthority.org/blog-news/woven-by-water-rivers-connecting-our-stories/
🎶 Royshion McCloud, Lanee Collins, Jahida Strait, Reverend Cynthia Rodgers
06/18/2026
⭐ San Antonio River Authority offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 23rd.
🌊 Are you also enjoying a long weekend? Visit www.sariverauthority.org/parks-trails/ to plan your time on the River!
06/17/2026
🌊 Happy National Rivers Month! From soft-flowing springs to curvy creeks, our waterways have served as the backdrop for community gatherings across time!
🏠 Read along as the San Antonio River Foundation shares their series of events opening this weekend commemorating the new public art at the St. James AMEC Culture Crossing on San Pedro Creek!
🔗 www.sariverauthority.org/blog-news/woven-by-water-rivers-connecting-our-stories/
💙 We know you can't always be on the River, so we're bringing the River to you!
🎶 With new recordings from Bexar and Wilson Counties, there's even more to listen to, so you turn off your mind, relax, and let your thoughts float away. Basin Meditation brings the sights and sounds of the San Antonio River Basin right to your device!
🔗 Visit www.sariverauthority.org/basin-meditation/ to connect!
06/16/2026
🗺️ The San Antonio River Authority is seeking quality applicants for RFQ 360 - South Central Regional Water Planning Group Technical Engineering Consultant (Region L)
📅 Due July 16th at 11 AM
🔗 To learn more information or submit, visit https://sara-tx.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
06/16/2026
👷♂️ The San Antonio River Authority is seeking quality applications for RFP 355 - Test and Balance for the Sheridan Campus Project
📅 Submissions are due July 17th at 11 AM
🔗 To learn more information or submit, visit https://sara-tx.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
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