San Antonio River Authority Records 1920-2011

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San Antonio River Authority Records 1920-2011

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Formed in 1937 by the Texas State Legislature, the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) conserves and protects the water supply in the San Antonio River basin in Bexar, Goliad, Karnes, and Wilson counties and manages flood control. The San Antonio River Authority records consist of reports, project materials, correspondence, maps, surveys, minutes and newsletters. Also included are newspaper clippings, photographs and theses.

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San Antonio City Water Board

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Texas Water Rights Commission

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San Antonio River Authority

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The San Antonio River Authority is charged by the state of Texas to preserve, protect and manage the resources and environment of the San Antonio River and its tributaries. The San Antonio River Authority was established as the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District by the 45th Texas Legislature in 1937. At that time the district's boundaries were limited to Bexar County, but it had the authority to acquire easements outside the county. The agency's original purpose was to...