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
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
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
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,
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
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
A Trinity Aquifer spring along Hamilton Creek in Travis County. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought Rainfall RecapTotal May rainfall averaged approximately 6.3 inches across the Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
Student researchers from The University of Texas pour eosine dye into a well adjacent to Hamilton Creek in Travis County. If you’ve ever swum at Barton Springs, you’ve felt the cool, constant water without ever
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas,
Rainy photo of Onion Creek under Old San Antonio Road | April 2026District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought While April’s overall temperature was above average, it was also our first month with above
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a continuation Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin,
Photo of a dry Barton Creek | February 2026 District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought After delivering the warmest February on record, 2026 has now produced a record-breaking March as well. The month concluded