About
- About
  
  The 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.
Aquifer Science
- Aquifer Science
  
  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.
Regulatory Program
- Regulatory Program
  
  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.
Education
- Education
  
  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.
Projects
- Projects
  
  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.
Publications
- Publications
  
  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.
Transparency
- Transparency
  
  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.

Publications

Public Information Session: June 18, 2018

The General Manager and staff will hold a public information session to review the permitting process, permit details and conditions for the Electro Purification application. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 18th from 6-8pm, at the Wimberley Community Center, located at 14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676.

Agenda

Presentation

Information Session on the Review of the Electro Purification LLC Application
(Hosted by the Staff of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District)

1. Introductions and Background – 6:00 PM
2. What Does the Science Tell Us?
3. Presentation on the Staff Recommended Draft Permit
4. Next Steps in the Administrative Process
5. BREAK – 7:00 PM
6. Q & A Session
7. Closing Comments

Comments or requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted to the District in writing by email, mail or hand delivery to 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748; facsimile (512) 282-7016; or, e-mail bseacd@bseacd.org .