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The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (the District) was founded in 1987 by the Texas legislature. As a groundwater conservation district, we’re a local government entity authorized to work with well owners to protect aquifers and manage the use of groundwater throughout our territory.
The District is currently in Stage II Alarm Drought and has been in various levels of drought since July 2022. District drought status is based on two determinants: Barton Springs flow and Lovelady monitor well groundwater levels, as seen on the right. With Texas Hill Country aquifers at severe lows, it’s essential for all community members in the District to meet their groundwater restrictions and continue to conserve this precious resource.
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Barton Springs Discharge (cubic feet per second) Previous: 41 cfs on 4/11/24 |
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Lovelady Monitor Well Water Elevation (msl) Previous: 471.2 msl on 4/11/24 |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5pm
The next meeting is a Regular Board Meeting. The District holds Board Meetings on the second Thursday of each month at our office at 1124 Regal Row in Austin, Texas, unless otherwise specified. Topics include permit applications, drought stages, ongoing aquifer research, and more. The general public is always welcome to attend.
Rainfall April is known for its “April showers”, and rainfall last month didn’t disappoint. The Austin region experienced 3.0 inches, which surpasses April’s historical average by more than a half-inch (figure 1). April is the second
Jeff Watson, Staff Hydrogeologist, collecting freshly cut core samples during the Barton Springs Multiport Well drilling process in February 2024. The District has successfully drilled two new monitor wells this year- one in Garrison Park
Rainfall During March, the Austin area typically experiences a monthly average rainfall of approximately 2.9 inches. To date, we have received 2.1 inches. Despite receiving steady rainfall in both February and March, rainfall amounts for both
Transition to Stage II Alarm Drought Ongoing Impact of Early 2024 Rainfall In January the District received an average of 6 inches of rain. This rain increased flow in the Blanco River and creeks throughout
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Austin, Texas 78752
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