Study: Surface and Groundwater Interactions in Onion Creek and Blanco River
The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers provide critical water resources to Central Texas. Streams that create the beautiful Texas Hill Country are in fact hydrologically linked to the aquifer (groundwater) systems. Aquifers provide springflows that sustain the streams, and the streams, in turn, recharge the aquifers. Many studies, going back decades, document the surface and groundwater […]
Videos, Activities, Resource Kits
Central Texas’ groundwater, karst landscape, and innovative residents are fascinating! Local researchers, agencies, and organizations (the Aquifer District included) have made a lot of the science accessible through videos, activities & experiments, and resource pages. Here’s a list by category. BSEACD Activities & Experiments coming soon! BSEACD Resource Kits coming soon! Groundwater-Related Videos Edwards Aquifer: Austin Underground: […]
Aquifer Tests – Frequently Asked Questions
Q – Would drought or high water levels bias aquifer test results? A – Aquifer tests measure aquifer characteristics (like porosity and permeability) that do not change whether we’re in drought or high water level situations. The aquifer test measures the effect on water levels and the response of the aquifer to pumping. The […]
Central Texas GIS Geologic Map Project: Phase 1
Detailed geologic maps are the foundation for any geologic, hydrogeologic, and engineering studies. However, consistent, seamless, detailed geologic maps are lacking for central Texas. In order to manage its groundwater resources with the best available data the District has embarked on a long-term project to produce a digital seamless Geographic Information System (GIS) geologic map. […]
RFQ: Master Services Contracts
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Deadline for submission: July 8, 2016, must be received by 5:00 pm (Download a pdf of the full details) The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications (SOQ) for assisting the District in various tasks that are required from time to time, usually on a quick-response […]
GMA 10 Meeting: June 13, 2016
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Groundwater Management Area 10 Joint Planning Committee Special Meeting of the District Representatives Monday, June 13, 2016, 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 wholly or […]
Director Precincts Redistricted
The new Director Precinct boundaries were finalized at the May 26, 2016 Board meeting after extensive research, public comment, and discussion. The precincts extend into the shared territory in Hays County and are meant to group communities of interests and their common sources of water supply. Very generally, there are two City of Austin urban […]
Proposed Rule Changes
The proposed rule changes were approved by the Board on April 28. The Rules in mark-up, associated documents and explanation can be found below. At the March 1st Work Session and special-called Board Meeting, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board initiated a formal rule-making process to better equip the District to manage prospective large-scale […]
Next Board Meeting: Two Public Hearings April 28, 2016
The next Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation will be a Regular Meeting and Two Public Hearings held at the District office, located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Agenda and backup will be available here 72 hours before the meeting. […]
Public Hearing: 14 Temp Permits Admin Complete for Conversion
Public Hearing The Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (District) territory was expanded on June 19, 2015 through the passage of H.B. 3405. This act requires all nonexempt, non-Edwards wells to be permitted and the act provides a three-month period to apply for a Temporary Permit, which expired on September 19, 2015. The Temporary Permits […]