District News

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

District staff measuring barton springs flow by standing in the water with equipment near Barking Springs

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: October 2022

The levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady, the District’s two drought triggers, are on a steady decline. Currently, the District remains in Alarm Drought (Stage II), but we are inching closer to Critical Drought (Stage

Attendees are in the foreground as they listen to BSEACD board members speak

Next Board Meeting: October 13, 2022 – Public Hearing

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

Drought Update: September 2022

The District remains in Alarm Drought (Stage II), which was officially declared at the June 9, 2022 Board meeting. However, the declaration of Critical Drought (Stage III) could happen by early to mid-October if we

A view of Barton Springs pool will people swimming and a life guard on the side.

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check: September 2022

The levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady, the District’s two drought triggers, are on a steady decline. Currently, the District remains in Alarm Drought (Stage II), but we are inching closer to Critical Drought (Stage

Aquifer District Cancels November General and Special Elections

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org During the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s

Next Board Meeting: September 15, 2022