Aquifer Conditions
2.5
millionTexans served across eight Texas counties
90,000
gallons of rainwater collected at EAA headquarters in 2024
1,940
permit holders help us manage this vital resource
10,000
students have enjoyed free field trips to the EAA EOC
2,000
native plants given free to residents in Oct 2024
The Edwards Aquifer is more than a water source — it’s a living story that connects our past, present and future. It’s the reason settlers came to this area, and it’s the lifeblood of our growth. Our aquifer is a resource we can study and learn from. It’s an incredible wonder, and it’s why we’re here.
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There’s so much to explore at the EAA Education Outreach Center. We’ve got a hub of interactive exhibits and hands-on activities designed to inspire a deeper connection to the water that sustains our region.
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💧Conservation is key! Water resources are not infinite here in Texas, and the quantity and quality of groundwater within the aquifer depends on preservation and conservation for it to remain plentiful for generations to come. 🌎💙
Our EAA team is constantly researching and ...protecting this vital groundwater source to keep it sustainable for the future. You can help by saving water at home, choose eco-friendly habits, and plant Texas native plants which can survive in our climate with less water. 🌿✨
Together, we can protect the Edwards Aquifer, one drop at a time.💧
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💧 Aquifacts with Brent: Did you know the Edwards Aquifer provides water to more than 2.5 million people across Texas? It’s also the lifeline for endangered species like Texas wild rice and the Fountain darter, both of which depend the Comal and San Marcos Springs which emanate from the ...aquifer. 🌿🐟
Every fact reminds us why protecting this incredible groundwater resource matters, for people, wildlife, and generations to come.
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We wish you weir here…🎵💧
Last November, our aquifer science team began observing the effects of land management techniques on runoff within two small watersheds at the EAA Field Research Park (FRP), in a study known as Project Weir.
➡️ What are weirs? They are physical ...structures resembling small dams with a notch that can control water flow within a drainage or stream channel and are used to accurately measure streamflow.
In hydrology, a weir capitalizes on this principle by channeling water through a basic shape (a rectangle or V-shaped notch) of known dimensions, making flow calculations simple and accurate.
➡️ EAA Project Weir Research
EAA scientists aim to observe potential changes in runoff dynamics before and after applying nature-based solutions like brush and rock berms within the sub-watersheds. Furthermore, pressure sensors within the weir structures are used to track and monitor flow after rain events.
Data for Project Weir will continue to be collected across multiple seasons and meteorological conditions. After sufficient storm data has been accumulated, researchers will assess the land management practices that were installed and monitor for any changes in runoff.
This project and others like it, allows the EAA to better understand recharge mechanisms in karst aquifers and assess the potential benefits of land management for recharge enhancement.💧
🌦️ A big thank you to Bill Taylor from KENS 5 & Kens5.com for this week’s weather report! October brought below-average rainfall, and with no rain in the forecast, it’s important to keep conserving water.💧
When you visit the EAA Education Outreach Center, you can learn all ...about the Edwards Aquifer, our vital water source, and discover how you can help protect it for future generations. 💙
Lungless, subterranean, non-functioning wings, and no swim bladder 👀 these are just some unique characteristics of the threatened and endangered species of the Edwards Aquifer that are protected by the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP)!
🍿Sit back and learn a couple ...facts about these incredible species and their amazing adaptations for life in the aquifer. 💧
Why keep studying the aquifer when we already know so much? There's always something new to learn about the Edwards Aquifer💧
In just 30 seconds, EAA Principal Geoscientist Logan Schmidt explains why ongoing research is vital to understanding, protecting, and managing the Edwards ...Aquifer, the most essential groundwater resource for over 2.5 million people across South Central Texas.
Science doesn’t stop, and neither does our commitment to safeguarding this essential resource for future generations. 🌿
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💧 Protecting the aquifer starts with understanding it. Paul Bertetti, EAA Senior Director of Aquifer Science Research & Modeling, shares how our agency conducts ongoing research and data collection to help safeguard the quality and quantity of water in the Edwards Aquifer. Through ...management, science, and stewardship, we’re working to keep this precious resource sustainable for generations to come. 🌿💙
Want to dive deeper? Check out the full video on our YouTube channel with the link in our comments!
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