San Antonio River Authority

🦋 The San Antonio River ecosystem is part of the Central Flyway for migratory birds, and a thoroughfare for monarch butterflies and other important pollinators. The River Authority is delighted to participate in and host various events that support these amazing creatures! 🙌 In today's blog, see how we spread this messaging, crucial to our mission of promoting safe, clean, and enjoyable waterways! 🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/48shyfX #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #OurRiverWay #WhatsYourWaterway #KnowYourRiversReach #DontLetLitterTrashYourRiver #BeRiverProud

🌿 Ever wondered how our parks manage stormwater? Meet Bioswales! 🌧️ These Low-Impact Development features are built to mitigate flooding, naturally filtering and pretreating runoff. 🦋 Not only do Bioswales help protect our waterways, they also create habitat for native plants that support local and migrating wildlife. 🎥 Watch along as Peter Pierson, Natural Resource Management Specialist in our Watershed & Park Operations Department explains how bioswales are keeping our waterways Safe, Clean, and Enjoyable! #LowImpactDevelopment #LID #Engineering #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning #Flooding #EnvironmentalEducation #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioRiverAuthority #OurRiverWay #SafeCleanEnjoyable #BeRiverProud

🏗 Big News! Gate 5 at Nueva Street is Back in Action! 🚧 With new east and west gates installed, this important flood control feature is ready to keep our city safe during high water. The River Authority oversaw the project on behalf of the City, replacing both gates with new, industry-standard hydraulic systems and adding a bypass gate for extra protection. The new gates operate 4 times faster than the original electrical gates! 🌊 Installed in the 1980s, Gate 5 has served San Antonio for decades, and now, with these upgrades, it’s ready to protect for many more years to come. 🌿 Next time you’re out on the River Walk, remember there's impressive infrastructure keeping our waterways safe, clean, and enjoyable! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who made this possible: Freese and Nichols; Guido Companies; City of San Antonio Center City Development Office, Public Works, and Stormwater Department #FloodInfrastructure #Engineering #PublicWorks #SanAntonio #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioRiverAuthority #OurRiverWay #KnowYourRiverReach #WhatsYourWaterway #SafeCleanEnjoyable #BeRiverProud

🐝 Big thanks to Karnes County 4-H for their hard work mulching the Pollinator Garden at Escondido Creek Parkway! 🌻 This past Sunday, they rolled up their sleeves to nurture our Low-Impact Development feature, keeping our park vibrant and pollinator-friendly. 💙 Your dedication is making a real impact—thank you for helping our green spaces thrive! #EscondidoCreekParkway #KenedyTX #KarnesCountyTX #SanAntonioRiver #OurRiverWay #WhatsYourWaterway #KnowYourRiversReach #DontLetLitterTrashYourRiver #BeRiverProud

🚨 PARKS NOTICE: Museum Reach. The east and west bank trail will be closed from the access point at McCullough Ave. south to Lexington Ave. until further notice due to maintenance work. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east bank trail from the pedestrian bridge at McCullough Ave. heading south to Ave.A, turning west on Ave. A, and turning North on Lexington Ave . 🙏 We apologize any inconvenience this may cause. 🔗 More updates: https://bit.ly/3YqnmBZ

⭐ The San Antonio River Authority is proud to have taken part in the 2024 Confluence of Young Conservation Leaders Conference! 🌿 This incredible 3-day event connected 60+ local and national youth with the River Authority and other leading partners. It was an amazing opportunity to guide the next generation of the workforce in environmental conservation! 🙌 Shout out to the conference attendees who met River Authority staff as part of professional development sessions and the Land Stewardship in Urban Areas track! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who made this possible: ALBERT AND MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION, Edwards Aquifer Authority, Texas Brigades, Witte Museum, San Antonio River Foundation, Resource and Land Management, Inc., National Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, South Texas Chapter of Quail Coalition, Inc., Conservation Federation of Missouri, and Alamo Soil & Water Conservation District. #ConfluenceOfYoungConservationLeaders #CYCL #CYCL2024 #EnvironmentalEducation #EnvironmentalConservation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareersInConservation #SanAntonioRiverAuthority

🌟 Ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic team and become a steward for our local Waterways! 💼 We're actively seeking candidates to fill positions for Capital Improvements Program Manager, Environmental Data Specialist I, Telemetry Technician I, Fleet Maintenance Technician, and Fleet Maintenance Trainee. 📋 Explore the full list of opportunities and discover the incredible benefits that await you. Check out the link below! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z4E8IV #DreamJob #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #UnlockYourPotential #NowHiring #JobVacancy #WorkInSanAntonio #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioTX #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority

🌊 In today's Board Insight, we're highlighting Jerry Gonzalez, Bexar County District 1! 🏆 Check out his goals and proud achievements for the River Authority as well as his excitement for what's yet to come. 🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/48mqvYj #BexarCountyTX #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioAuthority #Blog #OurRiverWay #WhatsYourWaterway #KnowYourRiversReach #BeRiverProud

🤝 What an Incredible Day of Collaboration! 💡 Over the past day and a half, we explored what’s possible for a smarter and more connected San Antonio. Our focus was on ideating ways to provide services in a unified digital way, with our RESIDENTS at the center of everything we do. Everyone’s dedication to bettering our community is truly inspiring! 🙌 A huge thank you to Geekdom for hosting our brainstorming sessions! 💬 🌍💼 A big shoutout to all our partners who made this possible: Bexar Appraisal District, Bexar County, City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Opportunity Home San Antonio, Edwards Aquifer Authority, San Antonio Water System, The University of Texas at San Antonio, & IBM. 🌟 Let’s keep moving forward, working together for a smarter and brighter San Antonio! #SmartSA #SmartCities #SmartCityInitiatives #SanAntonioInnovation #ConnectedCommunities #SmarterFuture #InnovationZone #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority

🎃 We've ssslithered into spooky ssseason! 📸 Today we're featuring a submission from the 2024 River Clicks Photo Contest! 🐍 Timothy Moermond’s entry in the "Pets" category is making us feel all the October chills with his incredible capture of his pet snake, perfectly positioned in this scenic natural setting. 👀 Be on the lookout! Submissions for the 2025 River Clicks Contest open in March. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_2PFgJ9 #RiverClicks #RiverClicksPhotoContest #SpookySeason #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioRiverAuthority #OurRiverWay #WhatsYourWaterway #KnowYourRiversReach #DontLetLitterTrashYourRiver #BeRiverProud