Commentary: Agreement preserves South Side land, creates outdoor lab for future

A partnership between Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and the San Antonio River Authority will preserve 380 acres around Cassin, creating a living and breathing outdoor lab for students and the community.A collaboration between Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and the San Antonio River Authority will create a host of new educational and recreational opportunities for the university’s students and faculty, and the San Antonio community.

The property protects the scenic views along 2.2 miles of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System, including 1.6 miles along the San Antonio River, surrounding the 40-acre Cassin Lake. This trail system links the Median River Greenway System to the San Antonio River Walk and Mission Reach trails, enabling people to hike or bike from Brackenridge Park to the Medina River Natural Area.

As part of the partnership, TAMUSA co-owns the 380 acres with the river authority, which will handle the operation and maintenance of the property, including Espada Dam and Cassin Lake. Texas A&M University-San Antonio will manage the proposed learning center, which will be located near one of the cleanest, most free-flowing sections of the San Antonio River. The Texas Land Conservancy established a conservation easement to protect the property.

The Espada development process will include public input to help ensure the land is an accessible and welcoming resource for the entire San Antonio community. Ultimately, we envision this area serving as an opportunity to recruit students from throughout the region to create pathways for education and jobs.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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