District News
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

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Nov. 9, 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

The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – October 2022

Check out the District’s latest newsletter: The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – October 2022  ***Correction – The City of Buda is currently in Stage I Restrictions*** In this issue: Message From General Manager Tim Loftus Critical

Attendees sit in the audience as they listen to BSEACD board members speak

Next Board Meeting: November 10, 2022

dry cracked soil amongst a drought

Aquifer District Declares Critical Drought (Stage III)

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org  On October 20, 2022, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District General Manager Tim Loftus, declared

District Office Closes at 4 PM on Friday, Oct. 14

The District offices will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 14 for a retirement party for Director Craig Smith. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Oct. 17.

Longtime Director Craig Smith Steps Down From the Board

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 14, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org After serving on the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (District) Board of Directors