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Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – May 16, 2022
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check -May 9, 2022
Water Conservation Period – May – September
Currently the District is not in drought, but that could change in the coming weeks if our dry conditions persist. With that being said, the District’s Water Conservation Period began Sunday, May 1 and extends through the end of September–the time when water use is at its peak. Starting on May 1, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation initiates a 10% reduction in groundwater pumping by its permittees.
In the summer months, outdoor water use is significantly higher and can account for 60% or more of home water use. Planting native or drought-tolerant landscapes, mulching, and using compost can substantially reduce the amount of irrigation water required to keep plants healthy. Making sure your irrigation system is functioning at peak efficiency and replacing leaking gaskets and hoses can help conserve water. Installing a rain barrel or rainwater harvesting system can make an even bigger impact in reducing overall water use.
Visit our website for ideas on how to conserve water: https://bseacd.org/education/water-conservation/
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – April 28, 2022
BSEACD Awards Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is pleased to announce the winners of the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships for 2022! The applicants were required to submit an essay on why they wanted to attend camp, along with a one-page art entry that captured “Science and Adventure.” The District was able to award a full or partial scholarship to all ten applicants. We are so thrilled that they will get to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos.
On behalf of the District, we want to thank the City of Austin/Austin Water for donating their 2022 conservation credit to the scholarship fund. Without generous donations, the scholarship program would not be a success. The camp is a wonderful educational opportunity for kids to see science in action. A total of $6,360 in scholarships were awarded.
“During the last two years of the pandemic, this camp experience was not an option. But, that did not stifle any creativity and curiosity in the submissions we received this year,” said District Board President Blayne Stansberry. “I am in awe of the amazing entries. This is a special group of kids and the District, with the generous help from Austin Water, are thrilled to be a part of encouraging their sense of adventure, conservation, and love of our natural resources. This group shows a brilliant confidence and will, without a doubt, reach their dreams. Dream big!”
Here are the 2022 Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship winners:
- Ryder Armstrong – Full Scholarship – Age 13 – Lively Middle School
- Johnpaul Garza – Full Scholarship – Age 10 – Bowie Elementary
- Olivia Schweke – Full Scholarship – Age 9 – Carpenter Hill Elementary
- Elizabeth Crunk – Full Scholarship – Age 13 – Gorzycki Middle School
- William Khazen – Partial Scholarship – Age 12 – AHB Community School
- Pepper Carlton – Partial Scholarship – Age 9 – Cunningham Elementary
- Ben Brewer – Partial Scholarship – Age 11 – Negley Elementary
- Caitlin Lowary – Partial Scholarship – Age 11 – Mills Elementary
- Jack Brewer – Partial Scholarship – Age 12 – Barton Middle School
- Noah Brewer – Partial Scholarship – Age 9 – Negley Elementary
You can check out the essay/art submissions here: Aquatic Camp Art/Essay Submissions
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter
Check out the latest issue of “The Aquifer Zone” newsletter. It includes information on the latest drought status, a message from General Manager Dr. Timothy T. Loftus, Ph.D, Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship winners, and more!
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – Spring 2022
- Message From General Manager
- Drought and Aquifer Status Update
- Water Conservation Period
- Drought Status for Area Municipalities
New Director Precinct Boundaries - Multiport Monitor Well Installation
- 2022 Kent S. Butler Groundwater Stewardship Essay Contest
- Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Winners
- Dye Tracing Study
- How to Check the District’s Drought Status
- BSEACD Snap Shots
- District Meetings
- Social Media Channels
- BSEACD Newsroom
Multiport Monitor Well Installation In Hays County
The District recently completed installing a multiport monitor well in Hays County in the Jacob’s Well area. Data from this well help us monitor the Middle and Lower Trinity Aquifers. You can watch the video in the link below.
Multiport Monitor Well Installation VIDEO
Funding for the project came from Hays County, Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, and BSEACD. We were given access to the property for the multiport well by Wimberley Valley Watershed Association. Hays County is giving us access to a site in Jacob’s Well Natural Area for another monitor well that will be installed in April.
We have six other multiport monitoring wells throughout the District that provide us with an abundance of information on what’s happening with the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers. Components for these multiport wells are provided by Westbay Instruments of Vancouver, Canada.
The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers are significant sources of water for industrial and agricultural use, for ecological resources, and are the sole sources of water for many people in Central Texas. That is why it is important for the District to monitor and understand the hydraulic relationship between the two aquifers.
Board of Directors Adopts New Director Precinct Boundaries
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) Board of Directors adopted new Director Precinct boundaries at their March 10, 2022 Board meeting. The Board’s decision was preceded by a public hearing, also held at the March 10, 2022 meeting. In accordance with State and Federal law, after each federal decennial census, the board must revise the single-member districts. The 2020 federal decennial census was released in August 2021. The District worked with the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to act as the District’s redistricting consultant, including advising and assisting the Board in preparation of a new redistricting plan in compliance with applicable requirements of state and federal law.
A five-member Board of Directors, elected for staggered four-year terms, is the governing body of the District and ensures the District’s work is consistent with statutory mission, District rules, and local priorities.
Below is the adopted resolution and new Director Precinct Maps:
Dye Tracing Video – March 15, 2022
The District recently assisted the City of Austin with a dye tracing study. Groundwater dye traces use non-toxic dye to determine flow paths in aquifers. The knowledge gained from dye trace studies is invaluable when it comes to protecting the aquifer.
District Operations Update – Effective March 14, 2022
Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, the District office will return to normal in-person operations. The office will be open to the public during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Appointments are no longer necessary.
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – Winter 2022
Check out the latest “Aquifer Zone” Newsletter for Winter 2022!
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – Winter 2022
- Drought and Aquifer Status Update
- New General Manager Tim Loftus
- Precinct 3 Interim Director Lily Lucas
- Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report
- Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarships – Essay/Art Contest
- 2022 Kent S. Butler Groundwater Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest
- Edwards Aquifer Signs
- How Recharge Works
- Do I Live in the District?
- How to Check the District’s Drought Status
- Science in 60 Seconds: Streamflow Measurement
- BSEACD Snap Shots
- District Meetings
- Social Media Channels
- BSEACD Newsroom
BSEACD Board of Directors Names Tim Loftus General Manager
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is pleased to announce Tim Loftus has been named General Manager. Dr. Loftus comes to the District with a wealth of experience in regional water supply planning, water-use conservation, and extensive knowledge in water resource management issues. He will also serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the District.
Prior to joining the District, Dr. Loftus served as Professor of Practice in Geography and held the Meadows Endowed Chair in Water Conservation at Texas State University. Across campus, he also worked closely with the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. In these roles Dr. Loftus’ responsibilities included grant writing, research, and project management. Additionally, he taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses in water resources and mentored graduate advisees in both the Geography and Sustainability Studies Master’s Programs. During this time, Dr. Loftus was appointed by the Texas Water Development Board to the Water Conservation Advisory Council representing Higher Education. His work has been published in the Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, Ecological Economics, Texas Water Journal, and other outlets.
“My career to date has prepared me to work alongside the District’s accomplished staff and Board of Directors to advance our mission in the rapidly evolving environment of central Texas,” said Dr. Loftus.
Dr. Loftus received his Ph.D. in Geography from Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he also earned his B.S. (Bachelor of Science) and M.S. (Master of Science) in Forestry. He has held positions at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Graduate Research Assistant, Post-Doctoral Associate), Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond (Assistant Professor), Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio (Director of the Water Quality Laboratory), and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (Senior/Principal Water Resource Planner).
While working for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, he served as Project Director of northeastern Illinois’ first stakeholder-driven regional water supply planning process. He managed a 35-member regional water supply planning group that included elected officials from multiple levels of government. After a three-year effort, the group was successful in producing a first-of-its-kind regional water supply plan that set the standard in Illinois.
With continued growth in Central Texas, the District’s mission for conserving, protecting, recharging, preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the district is more important than ever. Under the direction of Dr. Loftus, the District is ready for a new chapter.
“Groundwater is an essential resource for the health and prosperity of central Texans, and the aquatic ecosystems that are a hallmark of our region. The District will collaborate with our permittees by applying sound science, providing outreach and communication, and achieving sustainable management of the shared resource.”
“We are fortunate to have Tim Loftus join the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District” said Board President Blayne Stansberry. “His extensive work with water supply planning, conservation, and his overall expertise of water resource management issues in Central Texas will take the organization to the next level. Under Tim’s leadership, our passionate staff of experts and dedicated board of directors will continue to build on the District’s strong reputation for providing leadership in the groundwater community.”
What is an Aquifer Test?
What is an Aquifer Test? – VIDEO
What is an Aquifer Test?
An aquifer test is a controlled field experiment made to determine the hydraulic properties of water-bearing and associated rocks. At the BSEACD, we focus these tests on the Edwards and Trinity aquifers.
One type of Aquifer Test is a pumping test, which involves pumping water from a well over a set period of time and at a known rate. Researchers then observe groundwater flow that is produced as a result. Groundwater flow varies in space and time and is dependent on the hydraulic properties of the rocks and faults in the groundwater system.
Why are Aquifer Pumping Tests Important?
The goal of an Aquifer Pumping Test is to estimate hydraulic properties of an aquifer system like how fast is water moving through the aquifer, the ability of water to pass through an aquifer’s pore space and an aquifer’s ability to store water. The hydrogeologic studies that accompany them provide essential baseline information for water-resource management for both the BSEACD and the permittee well owner.
This includes:
- Local geology, aquifer conditions and water quality
- Construction and location of the new well
- Target production zone (specific aquifer) of the well
- Water level drawdown attributed to pumping from the new well over time and distance
- Water level drawdown attributed to pumping from existing existing and future area wells
- Water level drawdown attributed to drought conditions
The BSEACD Aquifer Science Team evaluates this essential information to determine whether there is potential for unreasonable impacts like:
- Well interference – Could a new well interfere with a neighboring well or vice versa?
- Impacts to regional water resources – undesired short or long-term impacts to resources including springs and creeks.
- Changes in water quality – document any changes due to pumping
Who needs an Aquifer Pumping Test?
Well owners who are seeking to export groundwater outside of District boundaries or permit a new well with an annual pumpage volume of more than 2 million gallons are required to conduct an aquifer pumping test and submit a Hydrological Report.
BSEACD requires these analyses to better understand our aquifer resources from a scientific point of view, but to also protect current and future well owners, recreational water users (swimmers at Barton Springs and Jacobs Well) and regional species and habitats that rely on aquifer resources.
For more information on District guidelines on Aquifer Testing visit: https://bseacd.org/uploads/HydroRepGuidelines_Final_2016.pdf
Edwards Aquifer Signs
WHAT’S IN A SIGN? You’ve probably seen those Edwards Aquifer signs as you’re driving around Austin. But what do they mean and why should you care? Principal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith explains how recharge works and why we all need to do our part to protect the Edwards Aquifer.
Watch video here: Edwards Aquifer Signs VIDEO
2022 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest
Application Deadline: March 23, 2022
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships (overnight and day-camp options) to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Scholarships are open to children ages 9 through 16 who reside in one of the eight school districts which overlap the Aquifer District boundary (ELGIBLE ISD’s: Austin, Del Valle, Dripping Springs, Eanes, Hays, Lockhart, San Marcos, & Wimberley). Interested students must submit an application and a one-page essay entitled “Why I want to attend the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp!” Also include a one-page artwork that captures “Science and Outdoor Adventure.” As an example, artwork could include a drawing of river rafting, scuba diving, exploring a cave, fishing, or anything related to science and outdoor adventure. Artwork should be done on a separate page from the essay.
2022 Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Application and Rules
Please staple your essay/artwork to this application and mail/deliver documents to: Camp Scholarship Contest, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748. You can also email your essay/artwork and application to edu@bseacd.org with the subject line “Camp Scholarship Contest”. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Scholarship winners will be chosen by a Board Committee. Only completed applications with essays/artwork will be eligible for the scholarship contest.
For more information on the camp, its activities, and registration, please visit https://www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp/session.html or download this Texas State Flyer: Texas State Flyer: Aquatic Adventure Information on Camps and Registration
ELIGIBILITY
a) The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Camp Scholarship program will provide:
• $1000 scholarship to the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Week-Long Overnight Expedition Camp
• $500 scholarships to the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s 5-Day Aquatic Investigators and Explorer Camps
• $60 scholarships to the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Discovery Day Camps.
• For more information on the camp and its activities, please visit: https://www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp/session.html
b) Scholarship contest is open to children ages 9 through 16. Students must reside in one of the eight school districts within the District boundaries. These school districts are: Austin, Del Valle, Dripping Springs, Eanes, Hays Consolidated, Lockhart, San Marcos Consolidated, and Wimberley.
c) Students must attend a public, private, or other accredited school located within the boundaries of those school districts. Home-schooled students living within these boundaries are also eligible.
d) Students who have previously been awarded a BSEACD Camp or Groundwater Essay Contest Scholarship are not eligible.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A completed application form that contains contestant’s name and contact information should accompany each essay/artwork entry. Essays/artwork must be completed by the applicant and address why the student would like to attend the camp and what they hope to learn/do while there. Artwork should capture “science and adventure.” Essays cannot be longer than one page. Artwork should be included on a separate page.
Applications and essays/artwork must be received in the office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse distribution of funds if minimum guidelines are not satisfied.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Scholarship winners will be chosen on the basis of level of effort and creativity; only completed applications with essays/artwork will be eligible. Parents will be notified in April 2022 if their child’s name is chosen. District staff will arrange for the appropriate paperwork to be completed, and parents will be expected to provide registration materials in a timely fashion. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Dec. 2, 2021
BSEACD Board Appoints Interim Director for Precinct 3
For Immediate Release: Monday, Nov. 22, 2021
For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org
On November 18, 2021, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Board of Directors appointed Lily Lucas as the Interim Director for Precinct 3. Ms. Lucas will be officially sworn in early next month (December). She fills the unexpired term of Blake Dorsett, who announced his resignation in July.
Originally from Northeast Texas, Ms. Lucas moved to Central Texas after graduating from Texas A&M University and currently resides in Buda. She began volunteering by running water quality tests with the San Marcos River Rangers after completing the Texas Stream Team’s Water Quality Training program. Ms. Lucas says she understands how important it is to have consistent and long-term data about the springs and aquifers that we rely on as a community so we can make important decisions about the future of our water resources.
‘Serving on the board allows me to be an active steward to the aquifers and springs that supply our rapidly growing communities,” said Ms. Lucas. “My goal is to maintain our aquifers’ water quality and availability. We will achieve this by taking data-driven approaches and educating the residents within the District on the importance of their water source.”
“Precinct 3 is an important seat to have filled as this area is experiencing an explosion of growth like many areas of Texas,” said BSEACD Board President Blayne Stansberry. “Ms. Lucas’s understanding of groundwater as a shared resource and her scientific approach to its management will be an asset to both the constituents she will represent and the District as a whole.
BSEACD is a groundwater conservation district charged by the Texas Legislature to preserve, conserve, and protect the aquifers and groundwater resources within its jurisdiction, which includes parts of three Central Texas counties. It is governed by a Board of five elected directors and staffed with hydrogeologists, groundwater regulatory compliance specialists, environmental educators, geospatial systems specialists, and administrative support personnel.
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Nov. 15, 2021
Buda ASR Pilot Test Permit Application Approved
In 2016, the City of Buda completed an ASR feasibility study looking at injecting freshwater Edwards Aquifer water into the Middle Trinity Aquifer. The study evaluated the geology, hydrogeology, and water quality data of the Trinity Aquifer to be used in model and evaluate ASR feasibility. And they reviewed the results of an ASR system that has been implemented for the Ruby Ranch subdivision immediately to the west of Buda. After the Buda study yielded promising results, the City moved forward with drilling a Middle Trinity well and planning an ASR pilot project. They identified the project site near the Garlic Creek Booster Station and developed construction plans for drilling a Trinity Aquifer well near their existing Edwards Aquifer well. The City of Buda gets roughly 25% of its annual water supply from the Edwards Aquifer through permits from BSEACD. During drought Buda is subject to District drought curtailments that starts to limit that supply by 20% and potentially up to 50% during a drought of record. Development of an ASR system would allow the City to replace these pumping curtailments by recovering previously stored Edwards Aquifer water from Trinity Aquifer formations.
Drilling of the Middle Trinity well was completed in July 2020. The installation of the pump and associated piping and electrical equipment was completed in September 2021. The City submitted its application for an ASR Pilot Test Permit in September 2021 and the District approved the application on October 21, 2021.
With approval of the pilot test permit, the City can begin the cycle testing and sampling process. The cycle plan will involve multiple relatively short tests of injection, storage, and recovery. Water samples will be collected to evaluate water quality changes of the stored water as it is recovered. Water levels will also be collected and the District Westbay well – about a mile due south – will be monitored during recovery. This testing will evaluate how much water can be recovered and if there are any potentially harmful geochemical reactions with the native groundwater or hydrogeological formation. The last of the cycles will include a larger volume of water and provide a longer storage period. After the pilot project is completed and a report is submitted, the City of Buda will have to submit a Source and Recovery Permit application with the District to authorize the production of Conditional Class D Edwards water (which is 100% curtailed during drought) for the ASR project and the recovery of stored water from the ASR well. This permit will have to be approved by the District Board of Directors. Once all results are in, the City will request an operating permit from TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
The 2021 Central Texas summer has been noticeably mild, with temperatures in the Hill Country cooled by rainy and overcast days. This summer, Camp Mabry in Austin counted 31 days with measurable rain. That makes it the third rainiest summer when it comes to days of rainfall in the 123 years of record keeping. Between early June and Late September we received a rainfall total of 10.5 inches with July and August reporting above-average numbers.
Read more here: Drought and Aquifer Status Update – Oct. 22, 2021
The Aquifer Zone Newsletter – Fall 2021
Check out “The Aquifer Zone” Newsletter for Fall 2021.
In this issue:
- Drought and Aquifer Status Update
- Weather Station
- Buda ASR Pilot Test Permit
- General Manager Opening
- BSEACD Seeking Interim Director for Precinct 3
- How the District Protects Groundwater
- Science in 60 Seconds
- Snapshots
- District Meetings
- New Instagram Channel
- Social Media Channels
- BSEACD Newsroom
Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Oct. 20, 2021
Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Video Cameras
In our latest “Science in 60 Seconds” segment we take a look at the District’s Downhole Video Cameras. Science in 60 Seconds: Downhole Video Cameras – VIDEO LINK
BSEACD Weather Station Now Online
BSEACD’s weather station is online! It contains information on daily and weekly rain amounts, winds, relative humidity, dew point, and soon it include soil moisture and solar radiation measurements. Staff Hydrogeologist Jeff Watson explains who weather station measurements help us learn more about the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers in the video link below.
BSEACD Weather Station Video
Link to Weather Station
You can also find the weather station link on the home page of our website at www.bseacd.org.
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 at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org
At the July 8 Board Meeting, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Board of Directors lifted the Stage II Drought Declaration and declared a No-Drought condition for the aquifers within the District, effective immediately. Since the beginning of 2021, the Hill Country – Edwards and Trinity Aquifer region has received a little over 18 inches of rainfall. Consistent small rain events in March and April raised soil-moisture content (amount of water present in the soil), priming the area for runoff conditions. Ten inches received in May and June – usually the two wettest months of the year – produced above-average rainfall, generating plenty of runoff to area creeks and much needed aquifer recharge. Barton Springs discharge has been above the Stage II alarm Drought threshold of 38 cfs (cubic feet per second) since May 1, 2021. The water level in the Lovelady Well crossed above its drought threshold of 478 ft msl (feet above mean sea level) on June 10, 2021. For the District to declare drought conditions, either Lovelady water levels or Barton Springs flow need to be below their respective drought thresholds. However, to exit a drought stage, both Barton Springs and Lovelady must rise above their respective drought trigger values. This latter requirement keeps the District from making multiple declarations about drought over short periods of time.
Although the District is now out of drought, Texas weather is hard to predict. Worst case scenario, without additional rain over the next couple of months, the District could return to Stage 2 Alarm Drought Status within 90 to 100 days. As a reminder, May through September is the District’s Water Conservation Period. Austin Water Utility restricts outdoor watering to no more than twice per week, and the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District initiates a voluntary 10% reduction in groundwater pumping by its permittees. Though the approaches are different, the goal is the same—to prolong water availability throughout the hottest and driest portion of the year. For more specifics on drought conditions please visit the District’s Drought Monitor blog here: http://droughtmonitor.blogspot.com/2021/07/spring-and-summer-2021-aquifer.html.
Additionally, at the July 8 Board Meeting, Directors approved changes to the District’s Rules & Bylaws. This includes changes to enforcement and penalties associated with over-pumping violations in times of drought.
The District encourages continued conservation, with July and August often being the hottest and driest times of the year. In the summer months, outdoor water use is significantly higher and can account for 60% or more of home water use. Planting native or drought-tolerant landscapes, mulching, and using compost can substantially reduce the amount of irrigation water required to keep plants healthy.
Making sure your irrigation system is functioning at peak efficiency and replacing leaking gaskets and hoses can help conserve water. Installing a rain barrel or rainwater harvesting system can make an even bigger impact in reducing overall water use.
Useful links:
- Drought Media Tool-Kit: https://bseacd.org/drought-edu/
- Press Release archive: http://bseacd.org/publications/press-releases/
- Drought Status page: http://bseacd.org/aquifer-science/drought-status/
- Drought Management page: http://bseacd.org/regulatory/drought-management/
To view other BSEACD Press Releases please visit our Press Release Archive.
District Newsletter
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Videos
Role of BSEACD
Regulatory
Aquifer Science
Employee Recognition
Special Days of the Year
To watch more videos please visit our YouTube page.
Social Media
Drought Conditions
Click the image below for the latest drought status. Here you will find the current stage of drought based on values from Barton Springs and Lovelady monitor well, the District’s two drought trigger sites.
Drought Resources/Media Kit
- View the Thursday, July 8 Aquifer District Lifts Drought Declaration, Reminds Permittees of Water Conservation Period; District Approves Changes to Rules & Bylaws PDF
- View the Drought Monitor Blog
- BSEACD Drought Trigger Methodology: Barton Springs Report (2013), and Middle Trinity Methodology Memo (2018)
- TWDB Texas Drought Monitor
- NOAA La Nina Info
- View the Drought Media Tool-Kit (Water Conservation Period)
Downloadable Flyers & Graphics:
Water Conservation Poster – PDF – 18 x 24
Water Conservation Flyer -PDF
Twitter Graphic
Facebook Graphic
Facebook Graphic #2
BSEACD Board Meetings
The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, March10, 2022. This meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed redistricting of District precincts.
For a look at past agendas, please visit our Agendas & Backup page.
Contact Us
For media inquiries or questions, please contact Communications & Outreach Manager David Marino at dmarino@bseacd.org or at 512-282-8441 Ext. 120.