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 […]
Notice of Public Hearing – August 13, 2026
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, 78748. Public Hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget The Public Hearing concerns the District’s proposed fiscal year 2027 […]
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for a Place on the Ballot – 2026 Election
Find the full notice of deadlines to file an application for a place on the ballot here. Precincts 2 and 5 are up for reelection in 2026. Find out what precinct you live in here. Reach out to Alyssa Garcia, Administrative Coordinator and Elections Administrator, at agarcia@bseacd.org for any questions.
Drought Update: June 2026
This photo was taken at 8:00 AM on June 15 at Barton Springs Pool after heavy overnight rainfall. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought June brought 6.1 inches of rainfall, marking the third consecutive month of above-average rainfall across the region, following 4.9 inches in April, and 6.3 inches in May (Figure 1). […]
Drought Update: May 2026
A Trinity Aquifer spring along Hamilton Creek in Travis County. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought Rainfall RecapTotal May rainfall averaged approximately 6.3 inches across the Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) weather stations—about 1.2 inches above the long-term monthly average (Figure 1). This marks the second consecutive month of above-average rainfall […]