August 11 Board Meeting Canceled
August 11 Board Meeting Canceled The Board Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11 has been canceled. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreThe Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is committed to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the District. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was created in 1987 with a directive to conserve, protect, and enhance the groundwater resources in its jurisdictional area.
BSEACD Aquifer Science team provides sound science to support policy and tactical decisions made by the District that affect water supply users and endangered species habitat. Collecting basic hydrogeologic data and planning and executing projects enhances the understanding of the water resources within the District’s boundaries.
The Regulatory Compliance Team is responsible for a wide range of the District’s responsibilities. Regulatory Compliance Team members have also actively attended and participated in community outreach and regional development and planning groups and served as District liaisons to local municipalities, political subdivisions, permittees, and licensed drillers and pump installers in the area.
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer District actively participates and hosts events designed to engage and educate groundwater users and District residents. Events include stewardship awards, festivals, creek cleanups, presentations to schools and community groups, and teacher trainings.
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has a number of special projects to help advance the scientific understanding and better manage groundwater resources within the District.
One of the most effective ways to conserve, protect, and manage our the groundwater resources is to keep you informed of the science, current conditions, and regulations affecting our District. Sign up on the Friends of the District email list and receive: Quarterly newsletters, Aquifer status updates, Drought declarations, Conservation information, and Important news.
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District strives to meet a high standard by providing clear, consistent pictures of spending, and by sharing information in user-friendly formats, to promote financial transparency and accountability, not only through financial reports but also through summaries, visualizations, downloadable data, and other relevant information.
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August 11 Board Meeting Canceled The Board Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11 has been canceled. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreHere are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well, the District’s drought triggers. Both Barton Springs and Lovelady levels are on a steady decline. Currently, the District remains in Stage II Alarm Drought. With lack of rainfall, drought conditions continue to worsen here in Central Texas and across the state. We…
Read MoreWith the drought worsening, we thought this would be a good time to hold a community meeting for constituents and permittees. District staff, including General Manager Tim Loftus, will provide information on our role as a conservation district, how our aquifers work, drought triggers, managing your well through drought, and more. Board Member Dan Pickens…
Read MoreHere are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well (Aug. 1, 2022), the District’s drought triggers. Both Barton Springs and Lovelady levels are on a steady decline. Currently, the District remains in Stage II Alarm Drought. With lack of rainfall, drought conditions continue to worsen here in Central Texas and across…
Read MoreRequest for Statement of Interest and Qualifications Customized Database Application Submit no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT, August 12, 2022 RFQ – Customized Database Application (PDF Version) The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications for developing a database (application software) that is customized to meet the needs of…
Read MorePrincipal Hydrogeologist Brian Smith gives some perspective on the current drought. Check out the video here. There have been a lot of comparisons to the drought of 2011. Brian has been with the District for more than 20 years and has seen his share of droughts. Currently the District remains in Alarm Drought (Stage II),…
Read MoreWith the worsening drought, the District is seeing water levels in the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers on a downward trend. Staff visits monitoring wells throughout the District on a quarterly basis. Check out our latest drought update in the video link here. Please follow our drought information website page for information the drought. We even…
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