Sara Lydia Beesley

This conceptual plan outlines the Westside Creeks Restoration Project, a community-based initiative by the San Antonio River Authority to revitalize the Alazán, Apache, Martínez, and San Pedro Creeks. The plan is structured around four core philosophies: Water, Restoration, Connections, and Security. Its primary goals are to restore ecological functions, enhance flood control, improve water quality, and create recreational and economic development opportunities. The overarching vision is to transform the creeks into vibrant, safe, and connected corridors that celebrate unique community identities.

This recovery plan outlines the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's strategy for the conservation and recovery of seven endangered and threatened species inhabiting the southern Edwards Aquifer springs and associated aquatic ecosystems. The plan details criteria for downlisting and delisting these species, site-specific recovery actions, and estimated timelines and costs. Key strategic pillars include preserving, restoring, and managing aquatic habitats and water resources to support resilient populations, monitoring population health and conservation effectiveness, utilizing captive refugia to enhance redundancy, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. The plan aims to achieve self-sustaining populations and mitigate threats, with a long-term vision extending to 2100.

The San Felipe Creek Master Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for the restoration and preservation of the San Felipe Creek ecosystem. It emphasizes balancing recreation, development, and environmental protection, guided by community values and aiming for harmony between nature and human enjoyment. Key strategic areas include community education, rehabilitation efforts, sustainable economic development (addressing floodway and zoning challenges), and rigorous environmental management focusing on water and ground quality, natural flow preservation, native vegetation restoration (including no-mow zones and exotic plant removal), and responsible park development. The plan also addresses enhancing community engagement, marketing, and safety for recreational activities.

This Implementation Plan guides activities to improve water quality in the Salado Creek, Walzem Creek, and Upper San Antonio River watersheds. It outlines 30 management measures focused on reducing E. coli bacteria to meet primary contact recreation standards. Key areas include wastewater system operation and maintenance, UV treatment for specific sources, low impact development, stormwater management (MS4 activities), avian and feral hog management, pet waste control, livestock management, construction site inspection, ecosystem restoration, environmental investigations, public awareness campaigns, homeless population management, septic system repair, and various cleaning and sediment removal operations. The plan aims to achieve water quality improvements through a comprehensive set of actions addressing both point and nonpoint sources of pollution.

The Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan (SEP-HCP) is a 30-year plan for Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, finalized in 2015, with a planning horizon estimated between 2010/2013 and 2040/2043. Its primary purpose is to address endangered species issues that threaten regional economic growth and to promote the conservation of endangered species and related natural resources. Key objectives include fostering regional conservation, supporting the military training mission at Camp Bullis, involving local stakeholders, streamlining endangered species permitting, implementing locally appropriate and cost-effective conservation strategies, and leveraging resources. The plan aims to obtain a 30-year Incidental Take Permit under the Endangered Species Act, authorizing limited incidental taking of nine federally listed species (Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo, and seven terrestrial karst invertebrates) while promoting their conservation and related natural resources across the Southern Edwards Plateau region.