Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Jan. 24, 2022

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Remember, conservation is key. Barton Springs and Lovelady are on a steady decline, as the weather forecast remains dry. We are expecting rain today (Jan. 24), but according to the National Weather Service, rain amounts will […]

BSEACD Board of Directors Names Tim Loftus General Manager

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is pleased to announce Tim Loftus has been named General Manager. Dr. Loftus comes to the District with a wealth of experience in regional water supply planning, water-use conservation, and extensive knowledge in water resource management issues. He will also serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the […]

What is an Aquifer Test?

What is an Aquifer Test? – VIDEO What is an Aquifer Test? An aquifer test is a controlled field experiment made to determine the hydraulic properties of water-bearing and associated rocks. At the BSEACD, we focus these tests on the Edwards and  Trinity aquifers. One type of Aquifer Test is a pumping test, which involves […]

2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest

2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Groundwater Essay Contest Application Deadline: April 20, 2022 Each year essays are scored by an independent judging panel, and the highest-scoring authors are selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship to the college, community college, or training institution of their choice. Essays must generally discuss groundwater issues, which may include but […]

Drought Update – Jan. 14, 2022

Both Barton Springs and Lovelady, the District’s two drought triggers, are seeing a steady decline. It’s been a dry couple of months. Hydrogeologist Technician Justin Camp has the latest drought update and talks about WHEN we could return to Stage II Alarm Drought. Click on video link below. VIDEO UPDATE: Drought Update – Jan. 14, 2022

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Jan. 12, 2022

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Remember, conservation is key. Barton Springs and Lovelady are on a steady decline, as the weather forecast remains dry. Jan. 12, 2021 – Barton Springs remains above the Stage II Alarm Drought Threshold of 38 cfs […]

Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

The District’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report is now posted on our website. It contains information on the District’s programs, a financial report, highlights of District accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2021, and more! Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

Aquifer Update – Jan. 3, 2022

Edwards: Lovelady turned the corner downwards beginning on 12/11/21. It’s been a subtle decline until 1/2/22 which coincides with the weather change/temp drop (weird instrumentation effects). None the less Lovelady has begun it’s decline. Barton Springs too has been dropping since the last substantial rain (2.2” on 11/3/21). USGS is currently reporting 70 cubic feet […]