This project will remove Otilla Dam, built in the 1920s for irrigation, from the San Antonio River. The dam is in a state of disrepair from years of use and degradation over time, and has become a safety hazard and complete barrier for all aquatic species, including American eel, burrhead chub, and Guadalupe bass, all species of Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The project will improve public safety, reduce flood risk, and reconnect 30 miles of upstream river habitat for species and rec...
