Update to the BSEACD Compilation of Pumping Tests in Travis and Hays County, Central Texas
This update supersedes BSEACD Data Series Report 2010-0701, Compilation of Pumping Tests in Travis and Hays Counties, Central Texas, which compiled 95 tests conducted through July 2010. Adding the tests reported since and holding to that report’s Travis and Hays County scope, the compilation now covers 142 tests spanning test years 1961 through 2024: 44 […]
Notice of Public Hearing – October 16, 2026
BSEACD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULES AND BYLAWS AMENDMENTS The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a rulemaking hearing at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748. The hearing concerns proposed amendments to the District Rules and Bylaws that […]
Cancellation of November 3, 2026 Election – BSEACD
The November 3, 2026, election for the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has been cancelled due to unopposed candidates. The following candidates are declared elected: For complete details, view the official Certification of Unopposed Candidates.
Notice of Resolution and Order No. 091026-01: Interim Permitting Procedures During Stage 3 Drought and Rulemaking
During the 9/10/2026 boarding meeting, Resolution No. 091026-01 was adopted to establish interim procedures during Stage 3 Drought. Click here to read the full resolution.
Drought Update: August 2026
Photo of Barking Springs taken on August 12, 2026. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought August brought another round of triple-digit heat to Central Texas, with both Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and Camp Mabry recording temperatures at or above 100°F. Twenty-nine days reached the century mark during the month and placed August 2026 […]
Office Closure: September 1-2
The District office will be closed Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 2 as our team attends the Texas Groundwater Summit. Please email our team members directly if you have any District needs during this time
The District Remains in Stage 3 Exceptional Drought
Sculpture Falls | August 2026 Much-needed, above-average rainfall from April through July improved water levels and springflows across the aquifer. However, at the most recent Board meeting, District staff and the Board decided to remain in Stage 3 Exceptional Drought despite our primary triggers currently being in Stage 2. Late-summer monitoring shows that our aquifer indicators are […]
Drought Update: July 2026
Photo of Sculpture Falls taken on August 3, 2026. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought July brought the first triple-digit temperatures of the year to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and Camp Mabry, though fortunately there were only five days with highs at or above 100°F. July also marked the fourth consecutive month of […]
More Than Water: The Significance of Local Springs for the Coahuiltecan People
For many, the springs of Central Texas are more than swimming holes. Places like Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, San Pedro Springs, and Comal Springs live in memory, ritual, and identity. Hydrogeologists dedicate their careers to protecting the local aquifers, whose waters feed millions of gallons through these springs each day. Year-round swimmers cut through […]
Well Owner Spotlight: Hank Miller
Choosing Rainwater Harvesting For most Texans, a private water well is a badge of independence. For Hank Miller, his well became the reason he stopped using groundwater almost entirely. Hank and his wife, Eva Reed, have lived in the River Mountain Ranch neighborhood since 2014 after moving from Mason County. Their home sits within the District’s boundaries and has a 600 to 700 feet deep well that sits within the Cow Creek formation of the Trinity Aquifer. According to […]