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Drought Update: January 2025

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

Antioch Cave: Protecting Aquifer Recharge in the District

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

Message from the General Manager: February 2025

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

Brief Office Closure: February 4

The District office will be closed on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:45am – 2:15pm for a staff event. Please email us at bseacd@bseacd.org at this time, and we will respond promptly upon our return!

Office Closure: January 21

The District office will remain closed today in response to the inclement weather. Our team is available online, so please feel free to email our staff directly or contact us at bseacd@bseacd.org. We hope everyone

Drought Update: December 2024

After a blazing hot summer, it made sense that 2023 ended up being the hottest year on record for the area. It may come as a surprise, though, that 2024 broke that record and is now

Protecting Your Well and Pipes from Freezing Temperatures

Though temperatures this fall and winter have been significantly above average, Texans know a cold spike is always lurking around the corner. When cold temperatures hit, it’s important to act and protect pipes and wells

Office Closure: January 1

The District office will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in honor of New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Have a happy new year!

Office Closure: December 24-26

The District office will be closed December 24-26 for the holidays. Please contact us at bseacd@bseacd.org, and we’ll return your message when we’re back in the office. We hope you and your loved ones have

Drought Update: November 2024

Austin experienced its warmest meteorological fall on record, which includes September, October, and November.  75.8°F was the recorded average temperature including the highs and lows for each day. This fall was also abnormally dry, only

Little Bear Recharge Enhancement Project: How it Impacts the District 

Background Earlier this year, Austin City Council approved an innovative project to help recharge the Edwards Aquifer in the District’s territory and bolster Barton Springs flow. The Little Bear Recharge Enhancement Project will focus on diverting

RFQ – Trinity Aquifer Model Phase II

The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications for assisting the District with completing components of Phase II of the District’s Trinity Aquifer Sustainability Model (TAS). Please submit your