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.
Dive into deeper discovery through education.
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.
Tap into the latest
research here at the EAA
The Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Environmental Data Portal is your gateway to today’s research, insights, and discoveries driving sustainability and innovation for the region.
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SUN OR SHADE? HOW ABOUT BOTH! ☀️🌿
We’re getting Rooted in Texas with FREE Texas native plants!
Drive through and take home 2 FREE native plants per person: a random mix of one sun plant and one shade plant (while supplies last).
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9 ...AM–12 PM
📍 Columbus Club Hall | 111 Landa St., New Braunfels
🚗 Drive-thru event
🌱 First come, first served while supplies last
No green thumb? No problem. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, come get Rooted in Texas!
🔗 Learn more: edwardsaquifer.org
#RootedInTexas #EdwardsAquifer #TexasNativePlants #NativePlants #WaterConservation #TexasGardening #NewBraunfels
Rain chances up ahead is what we hear from our friend Bill Taylor KENS 5 & Kens5.com Weather Chief, reporting from our EAA Education Outreach Center as he shares the 7-day weather forecast!
💧 Healthy aquifers help create healthy, thriving communities.
This weekend, step outside and enjoy the rivers, springs, trails, and natural beauty that make our region so special. 🌿☀️
Clean water supports the places we love, and protecting the Edwards Aquifer helps keep ...them thriving for generations.
#EdwardsAquifer #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #EveryDropCounts #TexasWater #ProtectOurWater
🍂 A new season is officially underway!
This week marked the September Equinox, a reminder that even if South Central Texas still feels like summer, nature is always in motion.
As daylight shortens and the seasons shift, the Edwards Aquifer Authority continues its important ...work—providing water for our communities, supporting spring flows, and sustaining the unique ecosystems that depend on it. 💧🌿
A new season is also a reminder that protecting our water today helps ensure a resilient tomorrow.
#SeptemberEquinox #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #EveryDropCounts #TexasWater #WaterStewardship
💧 Aquifer Update: San Antonio Pool Returns to Stage 3
Due to declining aquifer levels, the EAA has declared Stage 3 Critical Period Management for the San Antonio Pool.
Stage 3 requires affected Edwards Aquifer groundwater permit holders to reduce authorized pumping by 35%.
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🏠 For residents: The EAA does not regulate household water use. Please follow water-use guidelines or restrictions from your local municipality or water provider.
💧 Together, we can help protect the Edwards Aquifer and the communities that depend on it.
🔎 Stay informed and check current aquifer conditions at the
https://www.edwardsaquifer.org/groundwater-users/critical-period-drought-management
#EdwardsAquifer #EAA #CriticalPeriodManagement #WaterConservation #EveryDropCounts
Hear from our friend Bill Taylor, KENS 5 & Kens5.com Weather Chief, reporting from our EAA Education Outreach Center as he shares the 7-day weather forecast!
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