Water Conservation Period – May – September
Currently the District is not in drought, but that could change in the coming weeks if our dry conditions persist. With that being said, the District’s Water Conservation Period began Sunday, May 1 and extends through the end of September–the time when water use is at its peak. Starting on May 1, the Barton Springs/Edwards […]
Second Monitor Well Installed Near Jacob’s Well
A second groundwater monitor well (pictured below) was recently installed near Jacob’s Well to better understand flow in the Trinity Aquifer and how drought and pumping can affect flow from Jacob’s Well. The well is completed into the Cow Creek Limestone, which is the main aquifer unit in the Wimberley area. The Cow Creek Limestone […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – April 28, 2022
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. As you can see in the diagrams below, both Barton Springs and Lovelady leveled out a bit due to recent rains, but overall they both remain on a steady decline. With continued dry conditions we could […]
Kent S. Butler Scholarship Essay Contest Applications Due Wednesday, April 20, 2022
2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest Application Deadline: April 20, 2022 Each year essays are scored by an independent judging panel, and the highest-scoring authors are selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship to the college, community college, or training institution of their choice. Essays must generally discuss groundwater issues, which may include but are […]
Drought Update – April 18, 2022
March 20th marked the first day of spring, bringing the sun higher in the sky for longer days with budding wildflowers. We can “spring forward” and leave the cold and dry behind right? Well, partly. While the weather is getting warmer, strengthening La Niña conditions indicate it may also be getting drier. According to the […]
BSEACD Awards Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is pleased to announce the winners of the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships for 2022! The applicants were required to submit an essay on why they wanted to attend camp, along with a one-page art entry that captured “Science and Adventure.” The District was able to award a […]
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter
Check out the latest issue of “The Aquifer Zone” newsletter. It includes information on the latest drought status, a message from General Manager Dr. Timothy T. Loftus, Ph.D, Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship winners, and more! The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – Spring 2022 Message From General Manager Drought and Aquifer Status Update Water Conservation Period […]
2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest – Application Deadline is April 20, 2022
2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest Application Deadline: April 20, 2022 Each year essays are scored by an independent judging panel, and the highest-scoring authors are selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship to the college, community college, or training institution of their choice. Essays must generally discuss groundwater issues, which may include […]
Outdoor Conservation Tips
Outdoor conservation helps extend water supplies and can be as easy as fixing leaks and choosing water conscious ways to do things. Here are simple, easy steps to lessen your outdoor water footprint. Perform a yearly home irrigation audit to fine-tune your irrigation system. Fix all leaky faucets, pipes, hoses, and sprinklers. Leaks (even slow, […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Checks – April 7, 2022
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Both Barton Springs and Lovelady are on a steady decline. With continued dry conditions we could cross into Alarm Stage Drought as soon as mid-May. April 7, 2022 – Barton Springs remains above the Stage II […]