District News
People sit in chairs at the BSEACD Board Meeting and listen to board members speak.

Next Board Meeting: January 12, 2023

Drought Update – December 2023

Drought Update January 4, 2023 We currently remain in Critical Drought status (Stage III). It was officially declared on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical

A view down an Austin street that is covered in slick ice.

Winter Weather Preparations

An arctic cold front will move through South Central Texas during the day on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures between 10 and 22 degrees and wind chills between -8 and 11 degrees

District staff measure the Lovelady monitor well. On the right the staff member holds an orange measuring tape. On the left is the well along with the gauge that records measurements daily.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: December, 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). Levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. We do have some chances

Bluebonnets in the foreground with the District office in the background

Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors

Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors For Immediate Release: December 9, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org During the Board Meeting held on

People sit in chairs at the BSEACD Board Meeting and listen to board members speak.

Next Board Meeting: December 8, 2022

A view of the rocky, dry river bed of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas

Drought Update: November 2022

Drought Update November 30, 2022 The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III) since it was officially declared by General Manager Tim Loftus on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor

4 People swimming and smiling in Barton Springs Pool

2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest – Deadline to Apply – March 22, 2023

2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest Application Deadline: March 22, 2023 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Aquatic

Looking out from Eliza springs down to Barton Springs. There is a creek of water in the foreground that's lined with vegetation. Barton Springs s in the background.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: November 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. Nov.

Exploring Antioch Cave

It’s been a while since we explored Antioch Cave. But with little water currently flowing through Onion Creek, this was the perfect time to do it. Antioch Cave is situated on Onion Creek about 1.3

Dried Blanco Texas River after a rain

Drought Update: November 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). While we have received some showers over the last couple of weeks, it hasn’t been enough to get us out of Critical Drought. Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith

View overlooking Barking Springs with water and rocks in the foreground and water and trees in the backgrounds.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: October 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding steady. Nov. 9, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 24.4 cfs (cubic feet per