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The District is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support our mission of conserving and protecting groundwater resources in Central Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and…

💧 June Drought Update 💧 Last month brought no 100° days (marking the first June without a triple digit day since 2019). Yet rainfall remained below average, pushing groundwater levels at the District’s Lovelady monitor well to its Stage IV drought threshold. As the District…

It has been one week since the devastating floods impacted our neighboring communities. As stewards of water resources, this is a painful reminder that while water is precious and something we work to protect every day, it can also be a powerful and destructive force. This event…

Yesterday, District and Austin Watershed staff manually measured flow at Barton Springs following this weekend’s rainfall. The recorded average was 30 cubic feet per second (cfs), bringing the 10-day average to 27 cfs. This is within the District's Stage II drought threshold for…

🌧️Rain Update 🌧️ Over the past five days, the District and its recharge zones have received 2-5 inches of rain. Creeks that feed the Edwards and Trinity aquifers—such as Bear, Onion, and Barton—are now experiencing sustained flow. This is a good sign for groundwater levels. There…

Recent rain and lush vegetation might look like the drought is over—but our aquifers tell a different story. Since January 2022, the District is still 29 inches below normal rainfall, and groundwater levels continue to drop. While scattered showers can help, we need sustained,…

Yesterday, our District staff teamed up with folks from the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for a behind-the-scenes tour of @LCRA's Tom Miller Dam. Even though we focus on groundwater and LCRA works with surface water, it's all connected and part of the same…

While it may not be much to look at, the Lovelady monitor well plays a big role in tracking the state of our local aquifers. Tucked away off South 1st Street in Austin, groundwater levels have been collected at this humble well since 1949. It's also one of only two key sites…

Earlier this month over 30 teachers and environmental communicators attended Groundwater to the Gulf. This three-day institute was packed with hands-on learning including caving through the local karst terrain, diving into water-focused science curriculum, and even rafting the…

The District is now hiring for a General Manager! We’re seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven leader to oversee operations and advance our mission to conserve, protect, and enhance groundwater resources in our territory. This individual will play a critical role…

💧May Drought Update💧 Last month brought a mix of intense weather to Central Texas. On May 13, Camp Mabry hit 100°F for the first time this year — the third earliest triple-digit day on record. On May 28 a microburst struck northern Austin, bringing high winds, hail, and up to…

Check out that recent rainfall! 🌧️ The white outline on the map highlights the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer. Over the past 10 days, the recharge zone of the Barton Springs segment received 3–4 inches of rainfall. While the rainfall is great news, it won't be enough to…

Why is @EdwardsAquifer in Stage 5 drought while the District is in Stage III, even though both manage the Edwards Aquifer? EAA and the District are separate entities managing different segments of the aquifer. EAA manages the southern San Antonio segment, while the District…

Onion Creek is looking 👌 right now! With 1 to 4 inches of rain falling across the District and recharge zone over the past week, the creek is still flowing. Why does this matter? Onion Creek is the primary source of recharge for the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards…