General Manager Tim Loftus Steps Down After Years of Service
Dr. Tim Loftus has stepped down as General Manager of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, which took effect on August 8, 2025. Since he assumed the role in January 2022, he advanced the District’s mission to protect and manage groundwater resources amid ongoing environmental and regional challenges. “It has been a pleasure to work with […]
Drought Update: July 2025
RainfallCamp Mabry recorded 6.1 inches of rain in July, while Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) measured 3.1 inches, resulting in a combined average of 4.6 inches for the month. That’s 2.6 inches above the historical July average of 2.0 inches. Although July is typically the second-driest month of the year, it ranks as the second-wettest month […]
Well Owner Spotlight: Victoria and Travis Cox
Pictured are some of the rainwater cisterns on the Cox’s property. Collectively, these have the capacity to hold 200,000 gallons of water. Leading by Example in Water ConservationThe District has over 100 permittees, which includes individuals and entities using groundwater for industrial, commercial, and public water supply purposes. These permit holders are required to report […]
