District News

What is an Aquifer Test?

What is an Aquifer Test? – VIDEO What is an Aquifer Test? An aquifer test is a controlled field experiment made to determine the hydraulic properties of water-bearing and associated rocks. At the BSEACD, we

2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest

2022 Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Groundwater 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 to

Drought Update – Jan. 14, 2022

Both Barton Springs and Lovelady, the District’s two drought triggers, are seeing a steady decline. It’s been a dry couple of months. Hydrogeologist Technician Justin Camp has the latest drought update and talks about WHEN

Next Board Meeting: January 13, 2022 Public Hearing

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Jan. 12, 2022

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Remember, conservation is key. Barton Springs and Lovelady are on a steady decline, as the weather

Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

The District’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report is now posted on our website. It contains information on the District’s programs, a financial report, highlights of District accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2021, and more! Fiscal Year

Aquifer Update – Jan. 3, 2022

Edwards: Lovelady turned the corner downwards beginning on 12/11/21. It’s been a subtle decline until 1/2/22 which coincides with the weather change/temp drop (weird instrumentation effects). None the less Lovelady has begun it’s decline. Barton

District Office Closed on Friday, Dec. 31

Our office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 in observance of the New Years holiday.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Dec. 29, 2021

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Remember, conservation is key. Barton Springs and Lovelady are slowly dropping. Please continue to conserve. Dec.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Well Level Check – Dec. 22, 2021

Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well. Both are the District’s drought triggers. Remember, conservation is key. Barton Springs and Lovelady have leveled out. Please continue to conserve. Dec.

Christmas Holidays – Dec. 23, 24, and 27

The District office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 27 in observance of Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Edwards Aquifer Signs

WHAT’S IN A SIGN? You’ve probably seen those Edwards Aquifer signs as you’re driving around Austin. But what do they mean and why should you care? Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith explains how recharge works and