The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is pleased to announce the winners of the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships for 2022! The applicants were required to submit an essay on why they wanted to

Check out the latest issue of “The Aquifer Zone” newsletter. It includes information on the latest drought status, a message from General Manager Dr. Timothy T. Loftus, Ph.D, Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship winners, and

2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship 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

Outdoor conservation helps extend water supplies and can be as easy as fixing leaks and choosing water conscious ways to do things. Here are simple, easy steps to lessen your outdoor water footprint. Perform a

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Both Barton Springs and Lovelady are on a steady decline. With continued dry conditions we could

The District recently completed installing a multiport monitor well in Hays County in the Jacob’s Well area. Data from this well help us monitor the Middle and Lower Trinity Aquifers. You can watch the video

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. As a reminder, please continue to do your part to conserve. March, 22, 2022 – Barton

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) Board of Directors adopted new Director Precinct boundaries at their March 10, 2022 Board meeting. The Board’s decision was preceded by a public hearing, also held at the

2022 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest Application Deadline: March 23, 2022 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships (overnight and day-camp options) to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research

The District recently assisted the City of Austin with a dye tracing study. Groundwater dye traces use non-toxic dye to determine flow paths in aquifers. The knowledge gained from dye trace studies is invaluable when

Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, the District office will return to normal in-person operations. The office will be open to the public during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Appointments are