Credit: San Antonio River Authority | Facebook

The Mission and Museum Reaches are a wonderful extension of the River Walk that have helped beautify San Antonio for residents and tourists alike.

So why do we continue to trash them?

The San Antonio River Authority posted photos to Facebook today showing all the litter that is accumulating in the river after last night’s rain. 

This is what happens after rain events along the San Antonio River in the Mission Reach segment. Litter accumulates…

Posted by San Antonio River Authority on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

So remember, if you see some trash: pick it up and throw it away or recycle it if possible. And, obviously, don’t litter.

If we want nice things, we should all do our part keep them nice.

Mark Reagan isn't from Texas, but he came here as soon as he could. He got his start on the windy plains of southwest Kansas at the Dodge City Daily Globe where he covered education and eventually served...