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 government entity authorized to work with well owners to protect aquifers and manage the use of groundwater throughout our territory.
The District is currently in Stage II Alarm 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.
Barton Springs Discharge (cubic feet per second) Previous: 45 cfs on 7/1/24 |
Drought Status |
Lovelady Monitor Well Water Elevation (msl) Previous: 468 msl on 7/1/24 |
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5pm
The next meeting is a Regular Board Meeting. The District holds Board Meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The meeting will be held at the District’s office at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748.
During the August 8, 2024 Board Meeting the District’s Board members will be discussing the proposed fiscal year 2025 Annual Budget and Fee Schedule. At the conclusion of this Public Hearing the Board may approve
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the District office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748. The Board Meeting will
Find the full notice of deadlines to file an application for a place on the ballot here. Precincts 1, 3, and 4 are up for reelection in 2024. Find out what precinct you live in
A view of Barton Creek downstream from Barton Springs. While last June saw a total of 15 triple-digit days, June 27 was Austin’s first 100 degree day of 2024. That’s still a week earlier than
1124 Regal Row
Austin, Texas 78748
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