Drought Update – December 2024
After a blazing hot summer, it made sense that 2023 ended up being the hottest year on record for the area. It may come as a surprise, though, that 2024 broke that record and is now the warmest year to date at Camp Mabry. 2024’s average temperature was 72.8° F – half degree hotter than 2023. Last […]
Protecting Your Well and Pipes from Freezing Temperatures
Though temperatures this fall and winter have been significantly above average, Texans know a cold spike is always lurking around the corner. When cold temperatures hit, it’s important to act and protect pipes and wells from freezing. A busted pipe can waste tens of thousands of gallons in a single home and, collectively, millions of […]
Office Closure: January 1
The District office will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in honor of New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Have a happy new year!
Office Closure: December 24-26
The District office will be closed December 24-26 for the holidays. Please contact us at bseacd@bseacd.org, and we’ll return your message when we’re back in the office. We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful break!
Drought Update – November 2024
Austin experienced its warmest meteorological fall on record, which includes September, October, and November. 75.8°F was the recorded average temperature including the highs and lows for each day. This fall was also abnormally dry, only receiving 2.6 inches of rain compared to the average of 10.3 inches. Most of the rainfall took place in November […]
Little Bear Recharge Enhancement Project: How it Impacts the District
Background Earlier this year, Austin City Council approved an innovative project to help recharge the Edwards Aquifer in the District’s territory and bolster Barton Springs flow. The Little Bear Recharge Enhancement Project will focus on diverting water from Little Bear Creek, located in southern Austin, in times of high flow and pushing it to a nearby […]
RFQ – Trinity Aquifer Model Phase II
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications for assisting the District with completing components of Phase II of the District’s Trinity Aquifer Sustainability Model (TAS). Please submit your statement of qualifications no later than 12:00 p.m. CDT, December 20, 2024. You can view the full RFQ here.
Preliminary Data Report on Two Monitoring Wells Installed in the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Austin, Texas
Monitoring wells are an essential tool for tracking groundwater levels and water quality over time, as well as conducting studies to better understand how an aquifer functions. Dedicated monitoring wells are non-pumping wells that are intended for monitoring ambient aquifer conditions over time. These wells provide valuable data, with their hydrographs providing temporal records of […]
Office Closure: November 28-29
The District office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our offices will reopen on Monday, December 2.
Drought Update – October 2024
October 2024 was one for the record books, but not for any records we want to break. In Austin, October 13 reached 101°F, which is the hottest October day on record. Last month also brought 23 days reaching 90°F or above. This is well above the previous record of 15 days set in 2007. October’s […]
