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.

Election Information

Election Information

2022 BSEACD Director – General and Special Election on November 8, 2022

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District General Election and Special Election for District Directors will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

November 8, 2022 BSEACD Director General Election
Precinct 2, and 5
November 8, 2022 BEACD Special Election
Precinct 3

Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot for BSEACD General and Special Election:

Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot for BSEACD General Election
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot for BSEACD Special Election

Important Dates:

July 14, 2022	First day a candidate may file an application for a place on the ballot for Special Election. Precinct 2 (Map will be posted soon) Precinct 5 (Map will be posted soon)
July 23, 2022	First day a candidate may file for a place on the ballot for General Election. Precinct 3 (Map will be posted soon)
August 22, 2022	Last day a candidate may file an application for a place on the ballot for General Election. (5 p.m. deadline)
August 25, 2022	Last day a candidate may file an application for a place on the ballot for Special Election (5 p.m. deadline)
October 24, 2022 – November 4, 2022	EARLY VOTING PERIOD
November 8, 2022	ELECTION DAY

Useful links:

Interactive BSEACD Director Precinct map with address search
Texas Ethics Commission election scheduling information. Note: Questions about filing deadlines and how to complete the report forms should be directed to the Texas Ethics Commission directly at 1-800-325-8506 or http://www.ethics.state.tx.us.
Secretary of State election process information. Note: Should you have any questions or require additional information about the election process, you may contact the office of the Secretary of State (512) 463-5650, 1-800-252-8683 or http://www.sos.state.tx.us.
More November 8, 2022 General Election Information

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