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The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (the District) was founded in 1987 by the Texas legislature. As a groundwater conservation district, we’re a local entity authorized by the state to work with well owners to protect aquifers and manage the use of groundwater throughout our territory.
The District is currently in Stage III Critical Drought and has been in various levels of drought since July 2022. District drought status is based on two determinants: Barton Springs flow and Lovelady monitor well groundwater levels, as seen on the right. With Texas Hill Country aquifers at severe lows, it’s essential for all community members in the District to meet their groundwater restrictions and continue to conserve this precious resource.
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Barton Springs Discharge (cubic feet per second) Previous: 15.3 cfs on 1/24/25 |
Drought Status |
Lovelady Monitor Well Water Elevation (msl) Previous: 457.8 msl on 1/24/25 |
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5pm
The next meeting is a Regular Board Meeting. These take place on the second Thursday of each month. This meeting will be held at the District’s office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748.
On average, January is the area’s coldest month of the year, which rang true for 2025. Camp Mabry recorded an average temperature of 46.9°F throughout the month—5.3° below normal. Last month tied for the 23rd
Beneath the rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country lies thousands of caves, which play an important role in recharging local groundwater resources. The Edwards and Trinity aquifers, portions of which the District manages, are
The new year had a wintery start and as it has become all too familiar in the District and throughout south-central Texas, we continue to hope for much needed rain to arrive soon. Last year
The District office will be closed on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:45am – 2:15pm for a staff event. Please email us at bseacd@bseacd.org at this time, and we will respond promptly upon our return!
1124 Regal Row
Austin, Texas 78748
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