San Antonio River

Some volunteers picked up trash along the bank and others used kayaks to find refuse.

The spill on the South Side was 'quickly detected and contained,' according to a SAWS spokesperson. Some of the spill went into the San Antonio River, but SAWS, the river authority and TCEQ found no environmental damage.

The removal of 'volunteer' trees and shrubs will help prevent flooding, protect infrastructure, and support diverse plant and wildlife species.

Researchers found healthy populations of catfish, sunfish, and bass. They also found a previously unknown spotted gar, which has a long jaw with rows of spiky teeth to catch its prey.

Despite a major drought the San Antonio River has been flowing as usual through San Antonio's famous River Walk, one of the top tourist attractions in the state.

River biologists hope to see a return of freshwater mussels to the San Antonio River, and their methodology is shocking — literally.

The San Antonio River Authority oversees a two-week cleanup after big storms, but this cleanup may take three. The cleanup operation has picked up 17,000 pounds of trash so far — including 30 tires.

TPR begins a new series of "Think" events focused on the Earth and environmental science. At this virtual event, we'll look at the latest environmental findings from the San Antonio River Authority.

As frenetic a week as it's been, maybe you can make this weekend all about calm. Here are a few ideas: Head over to University of Texas at San Antonio for…