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.

Government

Sustainability

Water

San Antonio River Authority

San Antonio River Authority's headquarters in San Antonio, TX, United States

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Derek Boese

Leamon Anderson

Agdel Rivera

Gregory Rafert

Christina Marzec Itil

Gustavo Castro

Joyce Wander

Sally Medellin

William Shannon

Jamie Taylor

Kristen Hansen

Rebecca Krug

Pablo Garza Pe

Trinidad MacIas Ph.D.

Robert Perez

Elizabeth Garcia

Wendy Mayer

Michael Shindle

Pat Tabor

Shawna Arroyo

Alexander Rodriguez

David Mata

George Guerra

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Mark Tijerina

Rachel Roberts

Sara Mendiola

Sheeba Thomas-Dominguez

Theresa Earle

M.n.r.s. Victoria Chavez

Xavier Maldonado

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