Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Camera Video

October 4, 2021

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

Science in 60 Seconds: Water Conductivity

September 13, 2021

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 Limited Production Permitted Wells: Meter Readings Due Between Aug. 15 – Sept. 5

July 12, 2021

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

July 12, 2021

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

July 9, 2021

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

Press Release: BSEACD and Needmore Water, LLC Enter Settlement Agreement with (Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association) TESPA Over Needmore Water LLC Permit

June 9, 2021

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

2021 Kent S. Butler Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Winners

May 14, 2021

Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the 2021 Kent S. Butler Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Winners. The three top winners wrote thorough, insightful, and very interesting essays. Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship Scholarships

Aquifer District Declares Stage II Alarm Drought

October 9, 2020

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 9, 2020 For more information, contact: Vanessa Escobar, General Manager at (512) 282-8441 or vescobar@bseacd.org On October 8, 2020, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Board of Directors declared Stage

Evaluating the Potential Groundwater Availability within a Lower Trinity Aquifer Well Field, Balcones Fault Zone, Hays County, Central Texas

July 28, 2020

Groundwater availability from the Edwards and Middle Trinity Aquifers in the study area is generally limited, however, the Lower Trinity Aquifer within the study area is untested because of the aquifer depths, assumed low yields,

Pipeline Projects in District

March 1, 2020

Proposed Kinder Morgan Pipeline

February 11, 2020

Kinder Morgan has proposed a natural gas pipeline that crosses through the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) in Hays County. The proposed alignment crosses environmentally sensitive areas. Staff have compiled data in the form

Press Release: BSEACD Board of Directors passes vote to join as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Kinder Morgan for violation of the Endangered Species Act

January 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 17, 2020 For more information, contact: Robin Gary, Senior Public Information and Education Coordinator at rhgary@bseacd.org, 512-282-8441 Kinder Morgan’s proposed natural gas pipeline—the Permian Highway Pipeline—would cross through sensitive areas