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.

Transparency

Annual Reports & Financial Audits

Fiscal Year 2023

to be posted in December/January

Fiscal Year 2022

Annual Report with Appendix A (financial audit) and Appendix B (Progress towards Management Plan Objectives)

Fiscal Year 2021

Annual Report with Appendix A (financial audit) and Appendix B (Progress towards Management Plan Objectives)

Fiscal Year 2020

Annual Report with Appendix A (financial audit) and Appendix B (Progress towards Management Plan Objectives)

Fiscal Year 2019

Annual Report with Appendix A (financial audit) and Appendix B (Progress towards Management Plan Objectives)

Fiscal Year 2018

The District’s Annual Report includes Appendix A, which is our annual financial audit, and Appendix B, our Assessment of Progress towards Management Plan Objectives. The financial audit, Appendix A, cannot be posted in word format and can only be posted in pdf format. These documents are separated below, and are also below in one combined document.

Fiscal Year 2017

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2016

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2015

Fiscal Year 2014

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2013

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2012

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2011

Annual Report with Financial Audit Report

Fiscal Year 2010

Fiscal Year 2009