Decisions about the October Estuary Education Program will be made soon. Given the current uncertainty in school protocols, it is possible that the program will be delayed until spring as was done after Hurricane Harvey. We will keep you advised! You can find the full details of our Archimedes fundraising efforts here.
EVENT CANCELED
Unfortunately the weather forecast is for 20 – 30 mph NNE winds making miserable conditions to paddle. Please consider celebrating National Estuary Week by other means such as playing Bird Bingo, Making a Nature Print or T-shirt Bag! Learn how from UTMSI’s Teaching Tuesday short videos.
Click here for full details
As recent observations of stream flow and drought index data have revealed an increasingly alarming trend in the South Central Texas/Middle Texas Coast region, SABP has compiled the most recent data into a series of images illustrating the current status of drought conditions, stream flow, and salinity.
See full report here.
This information will be updated weekly.
Enormous THANK YOU to all who made this a HUGE Success!
1632 Traps Removed! 164 Participants! 68 Boats!
Collector Data Analysis
Posted 5/3/2020
2020 Crab Trap Removal Program Report
Check out past year’s reports
Click here to watch 2020 Crab Trap Removal Program Video
Thank you Kimber De Salvo, Texas Sea Grant College Program!
2020 Crab Trap Sponsors & Participating Organizations
2019 Estuary October provided hundreds of kids the opportunity to learn aboard the Texas Floating Classroom thanks to generous sponsors and individual contributions. Read more & view the gallery of photos.
Through the efforts of San Antonio Bay Partnership and Community Sponsors, the Texas Parks and Wildlife trail system added a new trail in Seadrift. This trail is the last segment of the famous Texas Water Safari and is a nice mix of river and bay paddling. Click Here for the story of the inaugural paddle and watch the video.
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Santikos Palladium, the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) hosted their third annual Watershed Wise Awards. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who have helped to raise awareness of watershed issues relevant to SARA’s vision and mission. Allan Berger, SABP Chair received the award and was featured in SARA’s awards video which was shown along with the SARA’s Environmental Film Festival.
The award video and film fest will be repeated on Thursday, June 28 6 pm – 9 pm at Kenedy City Hall, 303 W Main St. The festival features films about environmental efforts across the country and internationally. It is truly inspiring.
San Antonio River Authority Watershed Wise Awards video features the 2017-2018 award recipients including SABP Chair, Allan Berger! Click here to watch video.
Dear SABP Partner / Stakeholder,
San Antonio Bay Partnership (SABP) announces the release of its Strategic Plan 2018, which culminates nearly a yearlong effort to consider SABP’s accomplishments to date and establish priorities going forward. Thanks to all who have contributed to this effort and its success.
The planning process confirmed that we do not lack for opportunities. SABP’s goals address many needs and issues — habitat conservation, freshwater inflows, public access and ecotourism, and environmental education — and the Plan provides specific actions to be taken to achieve our goals. Please take a few minutes to read the SABP Strategic Plan 2018. Your comments are appreciated.
Photo by Liz Smith