Shay Hlavaty
February 9, 2018
January 23, 2018
Update on Current Dye-Trace Studies in the Upper Onion Creek Watershed, Hays County, Texas
Posted by Jeff Watson, Alex S. Broun, Brian Smith, Brian Hunt, Justin Camp, David Johns and Doug Wierman
Introduction A consortium of central Texas agencies and groundwater scientists conducted a series of studies of the Trinity Aquifers that culminated in publication of the Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Hill Country Trinity Aquifer (Wierman et al., 2010). A continuation of those studies has revealed a hydrologic connection between the Middle Trinity Aquifer and the Blanco…
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January 17, 2018
Weather Delay: District office will open at 10am
Due to inclement weather, the District will have a delayed opening today, Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
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January 16, 2018
Weather closure
Due to inclement weather the District office will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
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November 30, 2017
District Receives Recognition from Texas Senate
In Senate Proclamation No. 242, the Senate recognized the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District for its “longstanding commitment not only to preserving our aquifers, but also to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of our groundwater.” The proclamation commends the District for its use of best available scientific knowledge to formulate the policies necessary to…
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November 15, 2017
Hays County Annexation (HB 3405) Archive
Click here to… More Information Map: Are you in the new groundwater management zone? (address search) Bill Info: HB 3404 bill language, implementation timeline, FAQ Trinity Groundwater Research: Summary of aquifer evaluations in the area Well Registration: All non-Edwards wells in the area need to register Well Permits: Wells used for other than domestic or…
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October 16, 2017
Job Posting: Outreach Specialist
CLOSED: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Update (11/7/2017): The application period has closed. We are currently reviewing applications. This part-time position will provide support to the Education and Outreach Team, which is responsible for a wide range of the District’s responsibilities including assisting with workshops, trainings, publications, website, displays, and events. Experience in education, graphic design, and writing…
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September 5, 2017
District’s 30th Anniversary
In August 1987, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was officially formed through a confirmation election. Since then, the District has served the residents of Travis, Hays, and Caldwell counties by providing a local voice in the management of our region’s precious groundwater resources. The locally elected Board of Directors and staff have worked…
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August 1, 2017
Draft 2017 Management Plan
Every 5 years, groundwater conservation districts must update and have their management plan approved through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The current District Management Plan approved by the TWDB in 2013 is due to be updated by January of 2018. On July 13, the Board approved the preliminary draft 2017 Management Plan for submittal to the…
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March 23, 2017