May brought a mix of dramatic weather events to Central Texas. Camp Mabry recorded its first triple-digit day on May 13 marking the third earliest occurrence on record. On May 28, a powerful microburst swept

May reminded me of two things: 1) it’s that time to accept summer heat, and 2) few things are as right as rain. Rainstorms, of course, threaten with hail, wind, and flooding. Beggars can’t be

In collaboration with the US Geological Survey (USGS), the District carried out a comprehensive water sampling effort at the Barton Springs Multiport Monitor Well on May 15–16. Located in Zilker Park near Barton Springs Pool,

April marked the 34th consecutive month of drought conditions in the District. It was also Austin’s fifth hottest April on record, with an average temperature of 73.8°F—nearly four degrees above the historical norm. Monthly rainfall remained

Rainfall In March, the District’s territory received an average of 1.55 inches of rainfall, mostly in the latter half of the month (Figure 1). While this was 1.35 inches below the historical monthly average of

The Barton Springs and Austin Blind salamanders are iconic residents of the greater Austin area. They are found nowhere else in the world except within the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, its spring

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the District office, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas,

The drought persists in the Texas Hill Country, with the District remaining in Stage III. While February saw slightly above-average rainfall, it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the prolonged rainfall deficit that

The District is offering a Well Water Checkup event this spring for well owners in our territory. To check if you’re located in the District, please visit this link. It’s recommended that well owners get

On average, January is the area’s coldest month of the year, which rang true for 2025. Camp Mabry recorded an average temperature of 46.9°F throughout the month—5.3° below normal. Last month tied for the 23rd

Beneath the rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country lies thousands of caves, which play an important role in recharging local groundwater resources. The Edwards and Trinity aquifers, portions of which the District manages, are

The new year had a wintery start and as it has become all too familiar in the District and throughout south-central Texas, we continue to hope for much needed rain to arrive soon. Last year