Spotlights

Next Board Meeting: January 12, 2023

Drought Update – January 4, 2023

Drought Update January 4, 2023 We currently remain in Critical Drought status (Stage III). It was officially declared on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical Drought (Stage III) trigger on October 17, 2022. December rainfall delivered an average of 1.44 inches across the District. This…

Winter Weather Preparations

An arctic cold front will move through South Central Texas during the day on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures between 10 and 22 degrees and wind chills between -8 and 11 degrees can be expected Thursday night into Friday morning. Please take the necessary precautions to protect your outdoor pipes, faucets, and…

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Dec. 12, 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). Levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. We do have some chances for rain throughout the week. Dec. 12, 2022 – Barton Springs levels have gone up a bit due to the…

Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors

Aquifer District Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors For Immediate Release: December 9, 2022 For more information, contact: David Marino, Communications & Outreach Manager at (512) 282-8441 or dmarino@bseacd.org During the Board Meeting held on December 8, 2022, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s Board of Directors welcomed one new director and two returning directors.…

Next Board Meeting: December 8, 2022

Drought Update – Nov. 30, 2022

Drought Update November 30, 2022 The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III) since it was officially declared by General Manager Tim Loftus on October 20, 2022. One of the District’s drought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Well, passed below its Critical Drought (Stage III) trigger on October 17, 2022. Following the lead of the hottest and…

2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest – Deadline to Apply – March 22, 2023

2023 Summer Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship Essay/Art Contest Application Deadline: March 22, 2023 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will offer several scholarships to attend the 2022 Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center’s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos. Scholarships are open to children ages 9 through 16 who…

Barton Springs and Lovelady Level Check – Nov. 21, 2022

The District remains in Critical Drought (Stage III). With the recent rains, levels at Barton Springs and Lovelady have been holding pretty steady. However, we need more substantial rain to get out of drought. Nov. 21, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 23.4 cfs (cubic feet per second). Exceptional Drought (Stage IV) goes into effect…

Exploring Antioch Cave

It’s been a while since we explored Antioch Cave. But with little water currently flowing through Onion Creek, this was the perfect time to do it. Antioch Cave is situated on Onion Creek about 1.3 miles west of Buda, and is considered to be the most significant recharge feature within the District. Onion Creek is…