Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Sept. 28, 2021
Barton Springs and the Loveday Well are the district’s two drought triggers. Both remain above the Stage II drought threshold, but both continue to be on a DOWNWARD trend. We could return to Stage II Drought Restrictions by December, if not sooner, if we do not see any additional rain. Please continue to do your […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Sept. 21, 2021
Barton Springs and the Loveday Well are the district’s two drought triggers. Both remain above the Stage II drought threshold, but both continue to be on a DOWNWARD trend. We could return to Stage II Drought Restrictions by December, if not sooner, if we do not see any additional rain. Please continue to do your part […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Check – Sept. 14, 2021
Barton Springs and the Loveday Well are the district’s two drought triggers. Both remain above the Stage II drought threshold, but both continue to be on a DOWNWARD trend. We are keeping a close eye on both, but in the meantime do your part to conserve! Sept. 14, 2021 – Barton Springs remains above the […]
Science in 60 Seconds: Water Conductivity
In our latest “Science in 60 Seconds” segment we take a look at water conductivity. Water conductivity is the measure of a water’s ability to pass an electrical current. Because dissolved salts and other inorganic chemicals conduct electrical current, conductivity increases as salinity increases, which is the overall saltiness of a body of water. Science in […]
Job Posting: General Manager
Employment Opportunity POSITION: General Manager COMPENSATION: $110,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience) BENEFITS: Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave POSTING DATE: August 13, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Oct. 22, 2021 JOB SUMMARY The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is a Groundwater Conservation District with jurisdictional area including parts of […]
Aquifer Status Update – Sept. 9, 2021
During BSEACD’s Board Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, Hydrogeologist Technician Justin Camp gave an update on the aquifer status and when we could return to Stage II Drought Restrictions if we do not see any additional rain. You can watch Justin’s update in the link below. Aquifer Status Update – Sept. 9, 2021 – […]
DROUGHT BLOG: Potential La Nina Return for the 2021/22 Winter Season
DROUGHT BLOG: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast a 70% probability that La Nina will reemerge by early winter of 2021/22. This means below average rainfall. Read more about it in our drought blog. http://droughtmonitor.blogspot.com/2021/09/potential-la-nina-return-for-202122.html
Protect Your Groundwater Day – Sept. 7, 2021
Protect Your Groundwater Day (Sept. 7, 2021) serves as an annual reminder for water well owners to test, tend, and treat their private water systems. The National Groundwater Association (NGWA) encourages annual inspections of private water systems by certified water well contractors to ensure systems are operating correctly and producing safe and healthy water. It […]
Labor Day Holiday – Sept. 6, 2021 – Offices Closed
As a reminder, BSEACD offices are closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day.
BSEACD Weather Station is now Online!
BSEACD’s weather station is online! It contains information on daily and weekly rain amounts, winds, relative humidity, dew point, and soon it include soil moisture and solar radiation measurements. Staff Hydrogeologist Jeff Watson explains who weather station measurements help us learn more about the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers in the video link below. BSEACD Weather […]