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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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.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of our agency! Back on June 28, 1996 the EAA first came to be, and as the years have gone by the mission remains the same - manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer. 💙
“Three decades into this mission, the focus of our work hasn’t ...necessarily changed. But our approach and the perceptions of what we do certainly have. I believe that now more than ever our work is acknowledged as necessary and it’s appreciated for how it has helped to secure our region’s water future. It’s this impact that lies at the crux of our vision of the next generation -- one where the aquifer is sustained, accessible and reliable for all of us. That’s more than just a job; it’s a purpose we can all embrace.” – Roland Ruiz
#30YearsOfRippleEffects #EdwardsAquifer
The Recharge Zone Podcast | Season 7, Episode 3 – A Mission That Stands the Test of Time
30 years, 1 aquifer, and 3 pillars to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) mission - Manage, Enhance, and Protect the Edwards Aquifer. On this episode we celebrate where the agency has been and where it ...is going with EAA General Manager Roland Ruiz. Tune in as hosts Brent and Ann-Margaret recount the past with Roland, talk about how the agency has evolved, and what is on the horizon for the EAA, and the future of groundwater security for the EAA jurisdiction.
Listen at the link in our comments. ⬇️
This afternoon EAA GM Roland Ruiz participated in a panel discussion covering the topic of Data Centers in the Medina River Watershed with Medina River Watershed Protection.
This panel discussion was a public meeting featuring the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA), Keith Lutz, ...Medina County Judge, Medina County Commissioner Larry Sittre, Yancey Water Supply Corporation, East Medina County Special Utility District, Medina Electric Cooperative, and Director of Public Citizen Texas Adrian Shelley.
➡️To watch the recorded panel discussion head over to the Medina River Watershed Protection page to watch Part 1 & 2.
💧 Did you know?
Some water in the Edwards Aquifer may spend days to years traveling underground before that water discharges through wells and springs.
The aquifer connects the past, present, and future of South-Central Texas.
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THEN VS. NOW: Over the years, technology, conservation efforts, and public awareness have evolved, but the EAA's core mission remains the same - manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer.
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