When is the riverwalk drained in san antonio

The snail is an invasive variety and many were found in Draining the San Antonio River is vital to ensuring it remains clean and a beautiful attraction for residents and visitors, the city states in its new release.

In January , crews did some repair work along the San Antonio River Walk while it was empty of water. Next month, the river will be drained again for four days. Every time the San Antonio River Walk is drained, like this time in January , crews remove debris and sediment.

Next month, the river will be emptied for four days, Jan. Millions of tourists come to San Antonio each year to gaze at the River Walk, with its dancing reflections of light. A nearly 3-mile-long portion of the San Antonio River, starting near the Pearl and snaking through downtown to South Alamo, will be drained of water and cleaned from Jan. Its muddy bottom will be on display, as city crews shovel mud with yellow equipment and sift through debris.

By Brianna Caleri. By Kristen O'Brien. Bound for D. Space race. Building a future. Home truths. Energizing economic development. On a wing and a prayer. Eco Fixes. By Teresa Gubbins. By Chantal Rice. Draining the San Antonio River is vital to ensuring it remains clean and a beautiful attraction for residents and visitors, the city states in its new release.

It's necessary, but also fascinating. In , the city drained the river and found 50 giant invasive snails. Scooters, folding chairs, and cell phones were among the other items found at the bottom of the river.