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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 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.
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Barton Springs Discharge (cubic feet per second) Previous: 29 cfs on 8/23/24 |
Drought Status |
Lovelady Monitor Well Water Elevation (msl) Previous: 465.7 msl on 8/23/24 |
Thursday, October 10, 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.
Barton Springs has been closed since Thursday, August 29 for repairs. The issue was first identified while the pool was closed for its weekly cleaning and maintenance. Staff noticed water was being pulled into an
The month of August brought the District above average temperatures and below average rainfall, which resulted in continued decline in both Barton Springs flow and Lovelady monitor well levels. Camp Mabry hit 109°F on August
The District office will be closed Tuesday, August 20 through Thursday, August 22 as our team attends the Texas Groundwater Summit. Please email our team members directly if you have any District needs during this
After last year’s brutally hot and dry summer, this season has come as a welcome reprieve. During July 2024 Camp Mabry saw 10 triple digit days with an average high of 96° as compared July
1124 Regal Row
Austin, Texas 78748
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