District Foresees Unprecedented Transition to Stage IV Exceptional Drought
Barton Springs’ 10-day average flow fell to 16 cubic feet per second (cfs) on July 24, 2023. This is based on field measurements collected by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (the District). For reference, the average flow for the springs since 1978 is 68 cfs. This decline in discharge is representative of the alarmingly […]
Drought Update: June 2023
2023 Rainfall So Far We’re halfway through the year, and while April and May rains provided much-needed recharge to the Edwards and Trinity aquifers, we remain in Stage III Critical Drought. This was initially declared on October 20, 2022, when the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Lovelady monitor well passed below the Stage III […]
Winter Weather Preparations
An arctic cold front will move through South Central Texas during the day on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures between 10 and 22 degrees and wind chills between -8 and 11 degrees can be expected Thursday night into Friday morning. Please take the necessary precautions to protect your outdoor pipes, faucets, and […]
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 […]
Monitor Well Installation Video
A second groundwater monitor well was recently installed near Jacob’s Well to better understand flow in the Trinity Aquifer and how drought and pumping can affect flow from Jacob’s Well. Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith explains how the data collected from the well will be used in the video link below. Monitor Well Installation Video
Science in 60 Seconds: Streamflow Measurement
Check out our latest Science in 60 Seconds segment! This time we are taking a look at streamflow measurement. Measurements provide the quantity of water passing a location along a stream usually in cubic feet per second (cfs). Good water management is founded on reliable streamflow information made in the field. Video Link: Science in 60 […]
Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Camera Video
In our latest Science in 60 Seconds we discuss the importance of using downhole video cameras in district wells. Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Video Cameras VIDEO LINK
Science in 60 Seconds: Water Conductivity
In our latest “Science in 60 Seconds” segment we take a look at water conductivity. Water conductivity is the measure of a water’s ability to pass an electrical current. Because dissolved salts and other inorganic chemicals conduct electrical current, conductivity increases as salinity increases, which is the overall saltiness of a body of water. Science in […]
Residential Limited Production Permitted Wells: Meter Readings Due Between Aug. 15 – Sept. 5
Residential well owners with a Limited Production Permit (LPP) are required to submit an annual meter reading to the District between August 15 – September 5. Email reminders with links to the online meter reading form (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXW3VRW) are being sent to the email on file. Please update owner contact information and/of notify the District of […]
Dorsett Resigns as Secretary of Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; District Solicits Interest in Filling Precinct 3 Vacancy
Dorsett Resigns as Secretary of Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; District Solicits Interest in Filling Precinct 3 Vacancy For Immediate Release: Monday, July 12, 2021 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org Board Secretary Blake Dorsett submitted his resignation from the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District in […]
