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

Community Meeting on Drought-Related Topics – August 6, 2022

Drought conditions have continued to worsen across Central Texas this summer as we deal with record breaking heat and abnormally dry conditions. So far, we have received below average rainfall every month this year except for February. May and June of 2022 were the warmest on record for Austin and July is looking to continue that streak. On June 9, 2022, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Board of Directors declared Stage II Alarm Drought at its regular Board Meeting. The District remains in Stage II Alarm Drought today, but if dry conditions persist, as expected, we could eventually move into Critical Drought (Stage III). With 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 (Precinct 1) will also be on hand to facilitate the discussion and share his ideas for private-well management. Please join us!

Community Meeting
August 6, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Rolling Oaks Clubhouse
1031 Lonesome Trail
Driftwood, Texas 78619

Useful links:

Drought Information/Frequently Asked Questions: https://bseacd.tombozzly.com/regulatory/drought-information-resources/
Drought Media Tool-Kit: https://bseacd.tombozzly.com/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/