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.

Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality

Science Augmented! Creek Quest was developed to increase awareness and familiarity with endangered species and several common water quality indicator species. You can tell a lot about the quality of water in creeks and rivers just by looking at the critters that live in them. High-quality recharge to the groundwater system benefits well owners and the endangered species that depend on our aquifers. This interactive, augmented reality card game helps you get to know these important critters, so the next time you’re in a creek… you can check on the water quality yourself!

Science Augmented! Creek Quest is READY to play!

Examine endangered species up close!

Each card has an augmented reality animation.

Create your own aquifer, aquatic, or creek scene.

Learn to measure water quality by examining the critters that live in it.

Use the paired AR app to look at endangered salamanders in their habitat.

The Science Augmented! Creek Quest is READY for play! The Creek Quest augmented reality card game is a cooperative effort between the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) and Pixel Profundo.

Apple Store	Google Play Store	Join the Science Augmented! Creek Quest
Get the iOS app	Get the Android App	Download the free demo cards (pdf) Purchase a deck through Game Crafter Free Teacher Decks are on hold due to limited resources