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Barton Springs’ 10-day average flow fell to 16 cubic feet per second (cfs) on July 24, 2023. This is based on field measurements collected by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (the District). For reference,
2023 Rainfall So Far We’re halfway through the year, and while April and May rains provided much-needed recharge to the Edwards and Trinity aquifers, we remain in Stage III Critical Drought. This was initially declared
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
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
A second groundwater monitor well was recently installed near Jacob’s Well to better understand flow in the Trinity Aquifer and how drought and pumping can affect flow from Jacob’s Well. Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith explains
Check out our latest Science in 60 Seconds segment! This time we are taking a look at streamflow measurement. Measurements provide the quantity of water passing a location along a stream usually in cubic feet
In our latest Science in 60 Seconds we discuss the importance of using downhole video cameras in district wells. Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Video Cameras VIDEO LINK
In our latest “Science in 60 Seconds” segment we take a look at water conductivity. Water conductivity is the measure of a water’s ability to pass an electrical current. Because dissolved salts and other inorganic chemicals
Residential well owners with a Limited Production Permit (LPP) are required to submit an annual meter reading to the District between August 15 – September 5. Email reminders with links to the online meter reading
Dorsett Resigns as Secretary of Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; District Solicits Interest in Filling Precinct 3 Vacancy For Immediate Release: Monday, July 12, 2021 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager
Aquifer District Lifts Drought Declaration, Reminds Permittees of Water Conservation Period; District Approves Changes to Rules & Bylaws For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 8, 2021 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager
BSEACD and Needmore Water, LLC Enter Settlement Agreement with (Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association) TESPA Over Needmore Water LLC Permit For Immediate Release: June 9, 2021 For more information, contact: Vanessa Escobar, General Manager at
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