District Receives Recognition from Texas Senate
In Senate Proclamation No. 242, the Senate recognized the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District for its “longstanding commitment not only to preserving our aquifers, but also to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of our groundwater.” The proclamation commends the District for its use of best available scientific knowledge to formulate the policies necessary to […]
Hays County Annexation (HB 3405) Archive
Click here to… More Information Map: Are you in the new groundwater management zone? (address search) Bill Info: HB 3404 bill language, implementation timeline, FAQ Trinity Groundwater Research: Summary of aquifer evaluations in the area Well Registration: All non-Edwards wells in the area need to register Well Permits: Wells used for other than domestic or […]
Job Posting: Outreach Specialist
CLOSED: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Update (11/7/2017): The application period has closed. We are currently reviewing applications. This part-time position will provide support to the Education and Outreach Team, which is responsible for a wide range of the District’s responsibilities including assisting with workshops, trainings, publications, website, displays, and events. Experience in education, graphic design, and writing […]
District’s 30th Anniversary
In August 1987, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was officially formed through a confirmation election. Since then, the District has served the residents of Travis, Hays, and Caldwell counties by providing a local voice in the management of our region’s precious groundwater resources. The locally elected Board of Directors and staff have worked […]
Draft 2017 Management Plan
Every 5 years, groundwater conservation districts must update and have their management plan approved through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The current District Management Plan approved by the TWDB in 2013 is due to be updated by January of 2018. On July 13, the Board approved the preliminary draft 2017 Management Plan for submittal to the […]
Well Water Checkup
Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
GMA 10 Open Meeting on 2/22/17
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Groundwater Management Area 10 Joint Planning Committee Special Meeting of the District Representatives Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Caucus Room, Edwards Aquifer Authority 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, Texas 78215 The Groundwater Management Area 10 Joint Planning Committee is comprised of district representatives from the groundwater conservation districts located […]
EP Aquifer Test In Progress
Aquifer tests are an essential part of the District’s permitting process. The Board and staff rely heavily on results of these tests to inform permit volumes and conditions. In the spring, Electro Purification (EP) submitted a test well application to allow them to perform an aquifer test on three wells. District staff worked with EP […]
Dripping Springs Wastewater Discharge Permit Application
Update (7/4/2018): The City of Dripping Springs reached a settlement agreement with the City of Austin, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, Save Barton Creek Association, Protect Our Water, and several private property owners. Update (5/21/2018): On May 21, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) held a preliminary hearing to […]