2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest – Deadline to Apply – March 22, 2023
2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest Application Deadline: March 22, 2023 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships 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 9 through 16 who […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: November 2022
The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. Nov. 21, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 23.4 cfs (cubic feet per second). Exceptional Drought (Stage IV) goes into effect […]
Exploring Antioch Cave
It’s been a while since we explored Antioch Cave. But with little water currently flowing through Onion Creek, this was the perfect time to do it. Antioch Cave is situated on Onion Creek about 1.3 miles west of Buda, and is considered to be the most significant recharge feature within the District. Onion Creek is […]
Drought Update: November 2022
The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). While we have received some showers over the last couple of weeks, it hasn’t been enough to get us out of Critical Drought. Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith explains how conditions are looking right now in the video link below. Drought Update – Nov. 10, 2022
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: October 2022
The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding steady. Nov. 9, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 24.4 cfs (cubic feet per second). The USGS continue to make discharge measurements at Barton Springs to ensure accurate stage-discharge real-time reporting. Exceptional Drought (Stage […]
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Nov. 9, 2022
The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding steady. Nov. 9, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 24.4 cfs (cubic feet per second). The USGS continue to make discharge measurements at Barton Springs to ensure accurate stage-discharge real-time reporting. Exceptional Drought (Stage […]
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – October 2022
Check out the District’s latest newsletter: The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – October 2022 ***Correction – The City of Buda is currently in Stage I Restrictions*** In this issue: Message From General Manager Tim Loftus Critical Drought Declaration (Stage III) All About Drought Drought Information Website Drought Status for Area Municipalities How to Check the District’s […]
Aquifer District Declares Critical Drought (Stage III)
For Immediate Release: October 20, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org On October 20, 2022, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District General Manager Tim Loftus, declared Critical Drought (Stage III). One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical Drought trigger on […]
District Office Closes at 4 PM on Friday, Oct. 14
The District offices will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 14 for a retirement party for Director Craig Smith. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Oct. 17.
Longtime Director Craig Smith Steps Down From the Board
For Immediate Release: Friday, October 14, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org After serving on the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (District) Board of Directors for 24 years, Craig Smith is stepping down. Earlier this year, Craig decided not to run for re-election, enabling a […]