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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: 27 cfs on 7/10/25 |
Drought Status |
Lovelady Monitor Well Water Elevation (msl) Previous: 457 msl on 7/10/25 |
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5pm
The next meeting is a Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing, which is held on the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. This meeting will take place at the District’s office, located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748. Board Meetings will also be accessible virtually via Microsoft Teams.
It has been one week since the devastating floods impacted our neighboring communities. As stewards of water resources, this is a painful reminder that while water is precious and something we work to protect every
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas,
May brought a mix of dramatic weather events to Central Texas. Camp Mabry recorded its first triple-digit day on May 13 marking the third earliest occurrence on record. On May 28, a powerful microburst swept
May reminded me of two things: 1) it’s that time to accept summer heat, and 2) few things are as right as rain. Rainstorms, of course, threaten with hail, wind, and flooding. Beggars can’t be
1124 Regal Row
Austin, Texas 78748
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