Shay Hlavaty
February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017
GMA 10 Open Meeting on 2/22/17
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Groundwater Management Area 10 Joint Planning Committee Special Meeting of the District Representatives Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 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…
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November 17, 2016
EP Aquifer Test In Progress
Aquifer tests are an essential part of the District’s permitting process. The Board and staff rely heavily on results of these tests to inform permit volumes and conditions. In the spring, Electro Purification (EP) submitted a test well application to allow them to perform an aquifer test on three wells. District staff worked with EP…
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November 15, 2016
Dripping Springs Wastewater Discharge Permit Application
Posted by Alicia Reinmund-Martinez and John Dupnik
Update (7/4/2018): The City of Dripping Springs reached a settlement agreement with the City of Austin, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, Save Barton Creek Association, Protect Our Water, and several private property owners. Update (5/21/2018): On May 21, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) held a preliminary hearing to…
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September 24, 2016
Study: Surface and Groundwater Interactions in Onion Creek and Blanco River
Posted by Brian Hunt and Brian Smith
The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers provide critical water resources to Central Texas. Streams that create the beautiful Texas Hill Country are in fact hydrologically linked to the aquifer (groundwater) systems. Aquifers provide springflows that sustain the streams, and the streams, in turn, recharge the aquifers. Many studies, going back decades, document the surface and groundwater…
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September 23, 2016
Videos, Activities, Resource Kits
Posted by Robin Gary
Central Texas’ groundwater, karst landscape, and innovative residents are fascinating! Local researchers, agencies, and organizations (the Aquifer District included) have made a lot of the science accessible through videos, activities & experiments, and resource pages. Here’s a list by category. BSEACD Activities & Experiments coming soon! BSEACD Resource Kits coming soon! Groundwater-Related Videos Edwards Aquifer: Austin Underground:…
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September 2, 2016
Aquifer Tests – Frequently Asked Questions
Posted by Robin Gary, Brian Hunt, Brian Smith
Q – Would drought or high water levels bias aquifer test results? A – Aquifer tests measure aquifer characteristics (like porosity and permeability) that do not change whether we’re in drought or high water level situations. The aquifer test measures the effect on water levels and the response of the aquifer to pumping. The…
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July 27, 2016
Central Texas GIS Geologic Map Project: Phase 1
Report: View
Source: BSEACD, UT-Austin
Format: Tech Note
Year: 2014
Detailed geologic maps are the foundation for any geologic, hydrogeologic, and engineering studies. However, consistent, seamless, detailed geologic maps are lacking for central Texas. In order to manage its groundwater resources with the best available data the District has embarked on a long-term project to produce a digital seamless Geographic Information System (GIS) geologic map.…
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June 15, 2016
RFQ: Master Services Contracts
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Deadline for submission: July 8, 2016, must be received by 5:00 pm (Download a pdf of the full details) The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications (SOQ) for assisting the District in various tasks that are required from time to time, usually on a quick-response…
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June 1, 2016
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…
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