SARA Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio residents speak to representatives with the San Antonio River Authority to learn about the flood risk in their area at the Johnston Branch Library Tuesday.

Is your house in a floodplain? First new maps in 13 years are ready for public view.

by Lindsey Carnett January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

With new data, the San Antonio River Authority has launched the lengthy process of updating Bexar County’s floodplain maps.

The San Antonio River Authority headquarters located along the San Antonio River in the King William neighborhood.

Two San Antonio River Authority Seats Up for Grabs in Nov. 7 Election

by Rocío Guenther October 27, 2017November 1, 2017

A sign displaying SA Tomorrow near the grotto. Photo by Scott Ball.

Deadline Extended: SA Tomorrow Accepting Nominations for Sustainability Awards

by Sarah Talaat July 16, 2016January 31, 2020

SARA employee Michelle Garza holds sifts through foliage searching for more debris. Michelle spent most of her time near the dam wall where heavy debris piled up. Photo by Scott Ball.

Photo Gallery: Volunteers Clean Up Waterways During Annual Basura Bash

by Lea Thompson February 21, 2016January 31, 2020

Bats fly from the Camden Street Bridge during previous Bat Loco program. Photo courtest San Antonio River Authority.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

River Walk’s Largest Bat Colony On View for Bat Loco

by Katherine Nickas August 10, 2014October 7, 2016

The crew prepares to film an interview with Witte Museum Director Marisse McDermott. The museum sits right on the San Antonio River and is home to many historical artifacts featured in the film. Photo courtesy of SARA.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

National Rivers Month: Appreciation Meets Action with Inaugural Film Festival

by Brooke Ramos June 16, 2014January 31, 2020

Fiesta 2014 Day 6: Got Medal?

by Garrett Heath April 15, 2014October 7, 2016

Documentary Showcases San Antonio’s ‘Green Solutions’ to ‘Water Blues’

by Iris Dimmick February 9, 2014October 7, 2016

Photo by Cooksterz Littlefield.

Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Something Monday: SARA’s Watershed Warriors

by San Antonio Report Staff October 7, 2013January 31, 2020

Texas Sun Yard in Burning Tree 2610 Short Branch cul-de-sac 78247 This yard is on the opposite corner of the two shade yards. The plan was to leave a small portion of the grass that was doing well, and work out from there. The rest of the lawn was replaced by subtle mulched berms to create a rolling effect. Crushed granite pathways, river rock and boulder accents accentuate the theme, along with rustic yard art. Plants are primarily succulents and cactus.

WaterSaver Landscapes Ready for Their Close-up

by Mark Peterson October 4, 2013October 7, 2016