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

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

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

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

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