Multiport Monitor Well Installation In Hays County
The District recently completed installing a multiport monitor well in Hays County in the Jacob’s Well area. Data from this well help us monitor the Middle and Lower Trinity Aquifers. You can watch the video in the link below. Multiport Monitor Well Installation VIDEO Funding for the project came from Hays County, Hays Trinity Groundwater […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – March 22, 2022
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. As a reminder, please continue to do your part to conserve. March, 22, 2022 – Barton Springs remains above the Stage II Alarm Drought Threshold of 38 cfs (cubic feet per second). It is currently at […]
Board of Directors Adopts New Director Precinct Boundaries
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) Board of Directors adopted new Director Precinct boundaries at their March 10, 2022 Board meeting. The Board’s decision was preceded by a public hearing, also held at the March 10, 2022 meeting. In accordance with State and Federal law, after each federal decennial census, the board must revise […]
REMINDER: Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest – Deadline is March 23, 2022
2022 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest Application Deadline: March 23, 2022 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships (overnight and day-camp options) to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos. Scholarships are open to children ages […]
Dye Tracing Video – March 15, 2022
The District recently assisted the City of Austin with a dye tracing study. Groundwater dye traces use non-toxic dye to determine flow paths in aquifers. The knowledge gained from dye trace studies is invaluable when it comes to protecting the aquifer. Dye Tracing Study VIDEO – March 14, 2022
District Operations Update – Effective March 14, 2022
Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, the District office will return to normal in-person operations. The office will be open to the public during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Appointments are no longer necessary.
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Feb. 22, 2022
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. We did see a little bump after our most recent rains. But we are in the middle of a another dry spell, so please continue to do your part to conserve. Feb. 22, 2022 – Barton […]
2022 Well Water Checkup
2022 Well Water Checkup Samples Must Be Returned to District Office Between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is teaming up with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and Texas Well Owner Network to provide a Water Well Checkup for District well owners. The cost […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Feb. 7, 2022
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. We did see a little bump after last week’s rains. Remember, conservation is key. Feb. 7, 2022 – Barton Springs remains above the Stage II Alarm Drought Threshold of 38 cfs (cubic feet per second). It […]
District Office Opens at 1 PM – Friday, Feb. 4
The District office will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4.