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

GMA 10 Meeting: June 13, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Groundwater Management Area 10
Joint Planning Committee
Special Meeting of the District Representatives
Monday, June 13, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.
Caucus Room, Edwards Aquifer Authority
900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, Texas 78215

The Groundwater Management Area 10 Joint Planning Committee is comprised of district representatives from the groundwater conservation districts located wholly or partially within the boundaries of GMA 10, including: Edwards Aquifer Authority, Medina County GCD, Uvalde County UWCD, Plum Creek CD, Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer CD, Comal Trinity GCD and Kinney County GCD.

AGENDA

Consideration of and possible action on the following:
1. Call to Order.
2. Public comment.
3. Receipt of posted notices.
4. Approval of March 14, 2016, minutes.
5. Update and report from the Texas Water Development Board.
6. Update on public hearings for the approved proposal for DFCs, by GCDs within GMA 10.
7. Update on the Explanatory Report by Ron Green from Southwest Research Institute.
8. Report on regional water planning activities by GMA 10 representatives to Regions J, K, and L.
9. Next meeting date, location, and agenda items.
10. Adjournment.

Download Full Notice (pdf)

BSEACD GMA 10 DFC Overview (5/26/2016 Board Meeting presentation)