San Antonio River Authority

COVID-19 testing clinics around the country are closing, and federal funding for free clinical testing is drying up. But wastewater surveillance could step in to play a crucial role in keeping track of where the virus is and just how much is really circulating out there. In this episode, host Bonnie Petrie takes us to a wastewater treatment plant in Converse, Texas and talks to scientists trying to build a surveillance and sequencing program in South Texas.

Scientists who track COVID-19 in wastewater say regular surveillance of the sewers could be an effective early warning system for new variants and potential surges.

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 launched an anti-litter campaign that will be supported in broadcast spots, print, social media and an app. The campaign theme is "Don't Let Litter Trash Your River."

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.

The world famous River Walk lights will shine this year through Valentine's Day.

Christine Jacobs brings her wealth of experience from France to San Antonio, where she will lead the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

The San Antonio River Authority will start removing trees on Monday from along the Mission Reach of the river that could interfere with flood control.