Kerr Together LTRG partners with Elite Dive Teams

Kerr Together, the long-term recovery operation established in response to the July 4th, 2025 flood announced a partnership with two specialized nonprofit dive organizations to enhance safety along the Guadalupe River’s most popular recreational areas.  With generous support from HEB and GEM, Kerr Together has entered into agreements with San Antonio Search & Support and Rampart Vigilance, two nonprofit organizations with extensive expertise in underwater search and recovery operations.  Together, these expert volunteer dive teams will systematically survey and clear small debris from more than twenty high-contact recreational areas along the river over the next 90 days.  The City of Kerrville is also a collaborating partner in the final disposal of debris collected.

Each dive team has been assigned specific high-contact recreation zones, with initial operations focusing on the Old Ingram Loop area and other popular swimming locations.  The teams will utilize specialized equipment and protocols to ensure thorough debris removal while protecting the river’s natural ecosystem.  By proactively clearing these items, Kerr Together aims to enhance the already-cherished experience of enjoying the Guadalupe and reinforce public confidence in one of the region’s most beautiful natural resources.

The pilot phase of the program will concentrate on high-contact areas popular for swimming, kayaking, and family recreation, including:

~Old Ingram Loop

~Indian Creek

~Schumacher Crossing

~LaJunta Crossing

~Hunt Crossing

~River Bend

~Lions Park Dam

~Ingram Dam

~Guadalupe Park

~Tranquility Island

~Lowry Park

~Louise Hays Park

~G Street Trailhead

~Kerrville-Schreiner Park

~Lehmann-Monroe Park

The debris removal initiative aligns directly with Kerr Together’s core mission to heal the Guadalupe River and restore it as a safe, vibrant resource for public use.  The partnership demonstrates the collaborative spirit that has defined the region’s flood recovery efforts, bringing together community organizations, corporate partners, and specialized nonprofits.

San Antonio Search & Support and Rampart Vigilance are nonprofit organizations with proven track records in dive operations, underwater search and recovery, and public safety missions.  Their volunteer drive teams bring professional-grade expertise and equipment to this critical safety initiative.

Kerr Together is the long-term recovery operations established to coordinate comprehensive flood recovery efforts following the July 4th, 2025 disaster.  With support from community partners including HEB and GEM, Kerr Together works to restore infrastructure, support affected residents, and enhance community resilience.