Crab Trap Removal UPDATE:  Friday, 2/19/2021

Volunteers: Due to the recent inclement weather, TPWD has officially request to delay trap removal efforts until Monday 2/22 so crabbers have additional time to remove their traps from the water.  View TPWD Press Release The Removal Program base plan will  now be to reschedule for Saturday 2/27 what was originally scheduled for 2/20. I will post a revised schedule for the week soon, likely shifting as much as possible to later in the week.  In addition to the weather, an issue facing  the crabbers is fuel availability.

The volunteer efforts have been revised as below:

1. Assignments for Saturday Feb 20-21 will be changed to Feb 27-28.

2. Assignments for Mon-Friday Feb 22-26 would be maintained.

Of course, all our schedules have been impacted by the severe weather so if your availability has changed, please let me know.   Allan  713-829-2852

Click here for Assignments, Crab Trap Pick Up Program Details & Collector app instructions.

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.

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.