SARA, created in 1937, is one of many active river authorities in the State of Texas. Its jurisdiction covers 3,658 square miles - all of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties. SARA provides many services within the San Antonio River watershed, including water and wastewater utility services, flood control, flood mapping, environmental monitoring, project management, and ecosystem restoration. In addition, SARA owns and operates a number of outdoor recreational facilities to enable people to experience and appreciate the San Antonio River and its tributaries. Throughout the year, SARA hosts educational events and programs at park sites throughout the watershed. 

Vision: Inspiring Actions for Healthy Creeks and Rivers

Mission: Protect and enhance our creeks and rivers through service, leadership and expertise

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.

SARA, created in 1937, is one of many active river authorities in the State of Texas. Its jurisdiction covers 3,658 square miles - all of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties. SARA provides many services within the San Antonio River watershed, including water and wastewater utility services, flood control, flood mapping, environmental monitoring, project management, and ecosystem restoration. In addition, SARA owns and operates a number of outdoor recreational facilities to enable people to experience and appreciate the San Antonio River and its tributaries. Throughout the year, SARA hosts educational events and programs at park sites throughout the watershed. 

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