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District’s 30th Anniversary

In August 1987, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was officially formed through a confirmation election.  Since then, the District has served the residents of Travis, Hays, and Caldwell counties by providing a local

Well Water Checkup

EP Aquifer Test In Progress

Aquifer tests are an essential part of the District’s permitting process.  The Board and staff rely heavily on results of these tests to inform permit volumes and conditions. In the spring, Electro Purification (EP) submitted

Dripping Springs Wastewater Discharge Permit Application

Update (7/4/2018):  The City of Dripping Springs reached a settlement agreement with the City of Austin, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, Save Barton Creek Association, Protect Our Water, and

Study: Surface and Groundwater Interactions in Onion Creek and Blanco River

The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers provide critical water resources to Central Texas. Streams that create the beautiful Texas Hill Country are in fact hydrologically linked to the aquifer (groundwater) systems. Aquifers provide springflows that sustain

Director Precincts Redistricted

The new Director Precinct boundaries were finalized at the May 26, 2016 Board meeting after extensive research, public comment, and discussion. The precincts extend into the shared territory in Hays County and are meant to

Redistricting of Director Precincts

Process Update:  During the 5/12/2016 Board Meeting after considering public comment (both written and oral), the Directors requested that staff draft a resolution approving Redistricting Illustrative Plan CD.  That resolution is expected to be presented to

Press Release: Proposed Rule Changes in Response to Annexation

For Immediate Release:  Friday, June 26, 2015 For more information, contact: Robin Gary, Senior Public Information and Education Coordinator, (512) 282-8441 or rhgary@bseacd.org Aquifer District Proposes Rule Changes in Response to Hays County Trinity Aquifer

Press Release: Hays County Trinity Aquifer Annexation Now Official

For Immediate Release: Saturday, June 20, 2015 For more information, contact: Robin Gary, Senior Public Information and Education Coordinator, (512) 282-8441 or rhgary@bseacd.org Hays County Trinity Aquifer Annexation Now Official Yesterday marked the effective date