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Tag: Headwaters at Incarnate Word

The Blue Hole is the starting point of the San Antonio River. This stone barrier was built by George Brackenridge and extends deep underground to the southern boundary of the Edqars Aquifr in the Olmos Basin.
Posted inEnvironment

San Antonio River headwaters springs are flowing again. Will a trail connection follow?

Avatar photo by Lindsey Carnett June 11, 2021June 13, 2021

With another city bond on the horizon, Headwaters activists are hoping to secure funding after the pandemic stalled the project.

Posted inEnvironment

Springs that form headwaters of San Antonio River protected forever

Avatar photo by Brendan Gibbons July 28, 2020August 10, 2020
The Blue Hole starts flowing again whenever the Edwards Aquifer reaches around 670 feet above sea level.
Posted inEnvironment

The Blue Hole, Mother Spring of the San Antonio River, Is Flowing Again

Avatar photo by Brendan Gibbons September 20, 2018September 21, 2018
Posted inEnvironment

The Trailist: Headwaters at Incarnate Word Lets You Give Back to Nature

Avatar photo by Brendan Gibbons September 2, 2018January 31, 2020
Posted inArts & Culture

Do You Know Where Your River Starts? Blue Hole Exhibit Celebrates San Antonio Heritage

Avatar photo by Alex Scott Antram March 28, 2018January 31, 2020
Lambert Beach is overlooked by the historic pump house. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inGov & Politics

Pump House That Harnessed San Antonio River’s Flow To Be Preserved

Avatar photo by Brendan Gibbons January 18, 2018January 31, 2020
Blue Hole Manmade Exterior. Photo by Warren Lieberman.
Posted inGov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

The Blue Hole: A Center City Hidden Gem

Avatar photo by Warren Lieberman May 25, 2015October 7, 2016
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