Drought Update: January 2023
CANCELED: Kent S. Butler Scholarship Essay Contest/Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship/Essay Contest
Due to unforeseen circumstances, both the Kent S. Butler Scholarship Essay Contest and the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Art/Essay Contest are canceled this year (2023). We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. We hope to continue both scholarships in 2024.
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – February 2023
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter for February 2023 is out! You can read it here: http://icont.ac/4OWXo
Video Drought Update – Jan. 26, 2023
Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith talks about the latest regarding the drought in Central Texas. He also touches on a possible return of El Niño, which would bring wetter conditions. Drought Update – Jan. 26, 2023
2022 Aquifer Conditions Review
In our latest drought blog entry, we take a look at our overall aquifer conditions for 2022. We also talk about the possibility of El Niño development later in the year. 2022 Aquifer Conditions Review – Drought Blog
Drought Update – December 2023
Drought Update January 4, 2023 We currently remain in Critical Drought status (Stage III). It was officially declared on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical Drought (Stage III) trigger on October 17, 2022. December rainfall delivered an average of 1.44 inches across the District. This […]
Winter Weather Preparations
An arctic cold front will move through South Central Texas during the day on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures between 10 and 22 degrees and wind chills between -8 and 11 degrees can be expected Thursday night into Friday morning. Please take the necessary precautions to protect your outdoor pipes, faucets, and […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: December, 2022
The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). Levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. We do have some chances for rain throughout the week. Dec. 12, 2022 – Barton Springs levels have gone up a bit due to the […]
Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors
Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors For Immediate Release: December 9, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org During the Board Meeting held on December 8, 2022, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Board of Directors welcomed one new director and two returning directors. […]
Drought Update: November 2022
Drought Update November 30, 2022 The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III) since it was officially declared by General Manager Tim Loftus on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical Drought (Stage III) trigger on October 17, 2022. Following the lead of the hottest and […]