Thank you to Step Into STEM for highlighting Ernest Munoz's amazing work! 👷🏽♂️ Ernest is a Quality Control Operator at the San Antonio River Authority, where he brings together multiple fields of STEM in our utilities department. We appreciate the recognition and the opportunity to share a glimpse of what a day’s work looks like for him. It's so cool! 💦 #CareersInSTEM #SanAntonioTX #SATX #STEM #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
San Antonio River Authority
Government Administration
San Antonio, Texas 7,741 followers
Committed to Safe, Clean, Enjoyable Creeks and Rivers
About us
Vision: Inspiring Actions for Healthy Creeks and Rivers Mission: Committed to Safe, Clean, Enjoyable Creeks and Rivers. SARA, created in 1937, is one of many such active river authorities in the State of Texas. Its jurisdiction covers 3,658 square miles - all of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties. SARA’s Core Values Stewardship We care for our creeks and rivers as a valued natural and community resource. We exercise care in managing the public funds and resources entrusted to us. We care for our employees. Integrity We are honest, ethical and reliable. We are accountable to and value the trust and confidence of the citizens and communities we serve and each other. Excellence We are committed to innovative, collaborative, adaptive and strategic actions that result in watershed solutions. We provide responsive service, leverage our experience and strive to advance our knowledge, skills and capabilities. Agency Goals Generate lasting and recognized improvements to the health and safety of our creeks, rivers, estuaries and bays. Enhance community appreciation for and recreational use of our creeks and rivers. Advance and apply our expertise to influence, develop and implement watershed solutions that balance the environmental, economic and quality of life needs of our communities. Strengthen, develop and anticipate expertise at all levels to enhance results, improve service efficiencies, and build employee dedication. Expand, diversify and leverage funding sources and partnerships by delivering results.
- Website
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http://www.sariverauthority.org
External link for San Antonio River Authority
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- San Antonio, Texas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1937
Locations
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Primary
100 E Guenther St
San Antonio, Texas, US
Employees at San Antonio River Authority
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Mike W. Lackey, PE, LEED AP, CxA, CFM, CCP, CEM
Mechanical Engineer, Commissioning Professional, Energy Manager
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Mary Nethery
Business Development + Design + Soil Sustainability
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John Gomez
Utilities Manager at San Antonio River Authority
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Michelle E. Garza
Planning Specialist, Masters in Urban and Regional Planning
Updates
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📷 Check out these amazing photos of our first Disc Golf Clinic! 🤩 🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Youth & Adult Disc Golf Clinic at Graytown Park! 🎉 Your participation made it a huge success. A special shoutout to Amy Monahan for her incredible coordination and to our amazing station leaders: Elizabeth Cearley, Debby Anders, William Monterrey, Ben Blount, and Elias Farias. 🙌 We couldn't have done it without our wonderful partners: Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) & San Antonio Disc Golfers - ACDC. 🥏 Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to get involved! #DiscGolf #CommunityEvent #GraytownPark #SafeCleanEnjoyable #ThankYou #FamilyFun #OutdoorActivities #DiscGolfCommunity #YouthSports #AdultSports #GraytownPark #ElmendorfTX #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
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🙌 Thank you KENS 5 & Kens5.com for this story sharing and encouraging everyone to Vote for their favorite in this year's River Clicks Photo Contest People's Choice Category! 👉 Check out the article: https://bit.ly/3XPJOG8 📸 Thank you to everyone who submitted! YOU can vote for your favorite photo NOW through July 15th! 🔗 VOTE here: https://lnkd.in/gda5rEdu
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🌟 Ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic team and become a steward for the River! 💼 We're actively seeking candidates to fill the following positions: Watershed Ecologist I, Maintenance Operator I-V, Operations Technician I-II, Collections Operator I-V, Senior Utilities Engineer, Landscape Technician I-II, & Park Technician I. 🌿 At the San Antonio River Authority, we offer a wide range of opportunities to grow your career while contributing to the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources. From Ecology to Engineering, Maintenance to Operations, there's a role for everyone passionate about making a positive impact. 📋 Explore the full list of opportunities and discover the incredible benefits that await you. Check out the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_BEKEUp #DreamJob #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #UnlockYourPotential #NowHiring #JobVacancy #WorkInSanAntonio #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioTX #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
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🌻 Discover the magic of native plants like the beloved Common Sunflowers! From providing Soil Stability, Food for Insects, Nectar for Butterflies, and Seeds for Birds, learn how these amazing plants support our local Ecosystems! 🐝 📰 Read more in our latest blog: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnvZk7Mf #NativePlants #Sunflowers #LocalEcosystems #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #TexasNative #NatureBlog #Blog #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioRiverAuthority #SafeCleanEnjoyable #WhatsYourWaterway #OurRiverWay #KnowYourRiversReach
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🗽 The San Antonio River Authority's offices will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, in remembrance of our nation's independence. We will resume regular hours on Friday, July 5th. 🚶♀️ The long weekend is the perfect time for the community to take advantage of recreational opportunities along the San Antonio River. 🚴♂️ 🗑️ Remember: Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River! 🌊 #IndependenceDay #HappyJuly4th #July4th #DontLetLitterTrashYourRiver #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority #WhatsYourWaterway #OurRiverWay #KnowYourRiversReach
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🚨 Website Alert 🚨 💻 Due to internal maintenance on our website, the interactive maps may be affected over the weekend and might not be working properly. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🙏 Thank you for your understanding! #WebsiteMaintenance #ServiceAlert #InteractiveMaps #MaintenanceUpdate #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
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👩⚖️ In today's Board Insights blog, read about one of our Board of Directors from #BexarCounty, Michael Lackey! 🌊 This long-time San Antonio native has served on our Board of Directors for 15 years. He shares what motivated him to serve on the River Authority Board, what most people don't know about dams within Bexar County, what he is most proud of during his tenure on the Board of Directors, and the current River Authority projects he would like to highlight for our readers. 📰 Click below to learn more! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFsBiaa2 #BoardOfDirectors #BexarCounty #BoardMember #Stewardship #Sustainability #SanAntonioRiverBasin #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioRiver #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
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🏞️ Eco-Friendly Escapes and Thrilling Staycations: Summer Events Await at Confluence Park! *Blog co-contributed by the San Antonio River Foundation, the San Antonio River Authority’s nonprofit partner. 👨👩👧👦 In today's blog, read how this nationally recognized park has brought art and culture, education, native ecology, and recreation to the south side of San Antonio along the banks of the San Antonio River. Explore the wonderful programming like Confluence Park Docent-led monthly tours, Public Art Installations, Soulful Yoga with Mobile Om Yoga, Movie Night at the Park, and other ways you can support the San Antonio River Foundation. 📰 Click below to explore more of these AMAZING EVENTS! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gENa74pm #ConfluencePark #SouthsideSanAntonio #FreeEvents #PublicArt #Ecology #EcoFriendly #NativePlants #Sustainability #FreeFamilyFun #SanAntonioRiver #BeRiverProud #SanAntonioTX #SafeCleanEnjoyable #SanAntonioRiverFoundation #SanAntonioRiverAuthority
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🥇 With an astounding 64,876 observations during the global 2024 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge: San Antonio Metro Area, our incredible city clinched FIRST place in the nation and an impressive third place in the world! 🎉 A huge thank you to all the amazing individuals and rock star observers who participated which included Texas Master Naturalist Program & San Antonio River Foundation. 🌅 To recognize this phenomenal achievement, participants of this year’s challenge gathered at Confluence Park for a magical sunset celebration. The night was a heartwarming celebration of our hard-working and passionate community. Together, we achieved something truly spectacular! 🎊 Let's keep this momentum going, San Antonio, #1 in the world next year! #CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalist #CitizenScience #SafeCleanEnjoyable #NatureLovers #EnvironmentalStewardship #ExploreSanAntonio #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioRiverAuthority