{"id":499598,"date":"2026-01-07T19:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499598\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T19:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:28:12","slug":"most-viewed-river-authority-blogs-in-2025-san-antonio-river-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499598\/","title":{"rendered":"Most-Viewed River Authority Blogs in 2025 ~ San Antonio River Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year, San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog subscribers! Once a week, we enjoy bringing you exciting information about the San Antonio River Watershed<\/a> and the River Authority\u2019s many ongoing projects and events. We\u2019re celebrating a new year of blogs by recapping the Top 5 Most-Viewed Blogs in 2025. Read below to see these must-read blogs!<\/p>\n

#1 South Texas Natives: Crested Caracara<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Crested<\/p>\n

Read this South Texas Natives blog to learn about a native bird of the San Antonio River Basin that\u2019s expanding across Texas\u00a0\u2014\u00a0the\u00a0Crested Caracara<\/strong>. Learn how to identify these fascinating falcons, the best places to spot them, and why some folks think they should be Mexico\u2019s National Bird!<\/p>\n

#2 South Texas Natives: Diamondback Watersnake<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Diamondback<\/p>\n

Did you know that of the 105 species of Texas snakes, only 15 are potentially dangerous to humans?\u00a0In this blog, we hope to bust some myths and create more snake advocates for one of the San Antonio River\u2019s most ssspectacular nonvenomous serpents: the\u00a0Diamondback water snake<\/strong><\/a>. Join us as we explore this amazing creature and its integral role in our local ecosystems!<\/p>\n

#3 San Antonio Flooding: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Flooded<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most important blog topic takes the #5 spot for 2024\u2014flood preparedness and safety<\/strong>. Due to its unique geography, climate, and rapid urbanization, San Antonio has a long history of flooding, particularly flash flooding. If you live here, it\u2019s essential to be prepared for these sudden storms. As the Authority on Flood Safety in our River Basin, we will explain why flooding happens, how climate change may impact it, and how to protect yourself and your property.<\/p>\n

#4 South Texas Natives: Javelina<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Javelinas<\/p>\n

Do you\u00a0jave a\u00a0moment to celebrate the South Texas native in 2025\u2019s 4th most popular blog<\/a>? The Collared Peccary, commonly known as the\u00a0javelina, is an integral part of our local ecosystems that make up the San Antonio River Basin. In this blog, learn about these often misidentified animals as we discuss how they are\u00a0very\u00a0different from wild pigs, where you can spot them, and how to celebrate these South Texas icons!<\/p>\n

#5 Tips and Tricks for Fishing the Mission Reach<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

In this popular blog, our recreation specialists and aquatic biologists cover the basic information you will need to start fishing on the San Antonio River\u2019s Mission Reach, including the prime spots to throw out a line and the main fish species you\u2019ll likely catch.\u00a0Water\u00a0you waiting for?<\/p>\n

Share Your Story!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you love about your waterway? Do you have fond memories of growing up, playing along one of the creeks? Do your family traditions include celebrating holidays or special events at a park near the water? Does your ideal day off work involve fishing, going for a walk or paddling the river? Whether you\u2019re in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad counties, we want to hear how one of the waterways in the San Antonio River Basin has made a positive impact on your life. Head to the\u00a0My River Way oral history project page<\/a>\u00a0to share your story today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Happy New Year, San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) blog subscribers! Once a week, we enjoy bringing you…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":499599,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5133],"tags":[5229,7202,7203,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-499598","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-san-antonio","10":"tag-sanantonio","11":"tag-texas","12":"tag-tx","13":"tag-united-states","14":"tag-united-states-of-america","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","17":"tag-us","18":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115855471814360230","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/499598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=499598"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/499598\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/499599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=499598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=499598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=499598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}