District News

Notice of Public Hearing – October 16, 2026

BSEACD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULES AND BYLAWS AMENDMENTS The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a rulemaking hearing at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the

Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District office

Cancellation of November 3, 2026 Election – BSEACD

The November 3, 2026, election for the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has been cancelled due to unopposed candidates. The following candidates are declared elected: For complete details, view the official Certification of Unopposed

A field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country

Notice of Resolution and Order No. 091026-01: Interim Permitting Procedures During Stage 3 Drought and Rulemaking

During the 9/10/2026 boarding meeting, Resolution No. 091026-01 was adopted to establish interim procedures during Stage 3 Drought. Click here to read the full resolution.

Drought Update: August 2026

Photo of Barking Springs taken on August 12, 2026. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought August brought another round of triple-digit heat to Central Texas, with both Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and Camp

Office Closure: September 1-2

The District office will be closed Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 2 as our team attends the Texas Groundwater Summit. Please email our team members directly if you have any District needs during this

The District Remains in Stage 3 Exceptional Drought

Sculpture Falls | August 2026 Much-needed, above-average rainfall from April through July improved water levels and springflows across the aquifer. However, at the most recent Board meeting, District staff and the Board decided to remain

Drought Update: July 2026

Photo of Sculpture Falls taken on August 3, 2026. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought July brought the first triple-digit temperatures of the year to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and Camp Mabry, though

More Than Water: The Significance of Local Springs for the Coahuiltecan People 

For many, the springs of Central Texas are more than swimming holes. Places like Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, San Pedro Springs, and Comal Springs live in memory, ritual, and identity. Hydrogeologists dedicate their careers

Well Owner Spotlight: Hank Miller

Choosing Rainwater Harvesting For most Texans, a private water well is a badge of independence. For Hank Miller, his well became the reason he stopped using groundwater almost entirely.  Hank and his wife, Eva Reed, have lived in the River Mountain Ranch neighborhood since 2014 after moving from Mason

Central Texas wild flowers Firewheel and Mexican Hat in a field with a lake behind them.

Notice of Public Hearing – August 13, 2026

The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas,

Notice of Deadline to File Applications for a Place on the Ballot – 2026 Election

Find the full notice of deadlines to file an application for a place on the ballot here. Precincts 2 and 5 are up for reelection in 2026. Find out what precinct you live in here. Reach out

Drought Update: June 2026

This photo was taken at 8:00 AM on June 15 at Barton Springs Pool after heavy overnight rainfall. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought June brought 6.1 inches of rainfall, marking the third