Notice of Public Hearing – June 11, 2026
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, 78748. Public Hearing Notice – Groundwater Management Area 10 Proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) To view the full notice and […]
Drought Update: April 2026
Rainy photo of Onion Creek under Old San Antonio Road | April 2026District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought While April’s overall temperature was above average, it was also our first month with above average rainfall since July of 2025. April was 3.1°F hotter than normal and brought four days with a high of 90°F or above. April is normally our 10th wettest month, and this year it brought almost as much rain as our wettest month (May). This […]
Notice of Public Hearing – May 14, 2026
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a continuation Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, 78748. Public Hearing for New Permit (Continued from April 9, 2026) Will B Crenshaw and Beverly Crenshaw (3658 Stoneridge Rd, […]
Drought Update: March 2026
Photo of a dry Barton Creek | February 2026 District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought After delivering the warmest February on record, 2026 has now produced a record-breaking March as well. The month concluded with an average temperature of 70.8°F, which is nearly two degrees higher than the previous record set in 1907 when March averaged 68.9°F. Rainfall was […]
Well Owner Spotlight: Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation
Tim Young, General Manager of Operations at PGMS, beside a smart meter in the Ruby Ranch neighborhood. It might be surprising to hear Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation (Ruby Ranch WSC) had overpumping penalties with the District just over a year ago. Now, we’re featuring them as a shining example of water conservation in our […]
Rainwater Harvesting: A Viable Alternative Water Option
One household’s journey of transitioning to 100% rainwater harvesting.__________ Want to learn more about rainwater harvesting? Join us for ‘Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting Event’ on Tuesday, April 28 1:00-2:30pm at Dripping Springs Presbyterian. You’ll hear from experts about the basics and benefits of having a system of your own. Learn more and register for free […]
Notice of Public Hearing – April 9, 2026
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, 78748. Public Hearing for New Permit Will B Crenshaw and Beverly Crenshaw (3658 Stoneridge Rd, Austin, TX 78746, filed a well […]
Drought Update: February 2026
Photo of Onion Creek under Old San Antonio Road | February 2026 District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought This February felt more like late spring than winter. KXAN reported, “There were 23 days in the month where the high temperature was above normal, topped by 88°F on the 28th. Only three days were below normal […]
Drought Update: January 2026
Photo of a dry Barton Creek | January 2025 District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought January delivered a true weather roller coaster. The month opened with three record-high temperatures in the first week, only to swing in the opposite direction by the end of the month. During the final week, an Arctic cold […]
Message from the General Manager: February 2026
As we start a new year, I’d like to introduce myself as the new General Manager of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. Many of you know me from my long tenure as the (former) General Manager of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District in western Hays County; or if you’ve been in the area long enough, you may be riding one of the many thousands of bicycles my […]