2.5

million

Texans 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

Our Purpose Runs Deep

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.

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.

Tune in to our last board meeting of the year, today at 1 p.m., to learn about EAA updates, announcements, and our aquifer conditions report. 💧Watch the meeting here via our Facebook live or on Zoom at https://edwardsaquifer-org.zoom.us/j/99605788910

'Twas the day before our angel tree gift pick up, when all through the EAA, staff were grateful to give to children and senior citizens across San Antonio that are in need of Christmas gifts. Thanks The Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command for all that you do! 🎄

Jessica Quintanilla, EAA Aquifer Science Supervisor, is here to share how our agency conducts water quality research, which allows us to identify vulnerable areas within the aquifer and learn more about the intra-aquifer connections. The data collected allows us to gain more insight and implement ...sustainable practices for the benefit of the community's most precious groundwater resource. 🌍💙

Want to learn more about how we’re safeguarding the Edwards Aquifer? Check out our latest research updates and in-depth talks on our YouTube channel via the link in our comments!📺🔬

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We hope to be rockin' around the EAA Education Outreach Center this holiday season with you! Schedule your FREE visit to our center at www.eaaeoc.org

🌿✨ Happy Wildlife & Conservation Day!

Today, Kristina is highlighting the incredible work happening across our region, and the people who make it possible. From our dedicated Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) permittees to our committees and community stakeholders,... this collective partnership plays a vital role in supporting the EAHCP and the threatened and endangered species that rely on it. 💧🐟🌱

The current EAHCP Incidental Take Permit (ITP) is in its permit renewal process where a new permit term will be issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Typically, regional or programmatic habitat conservation plans have terms of 25-50 years. An ITP is issued by USFWS to allow the permittees to maintain a specified level of disturbance from approved Covered Activities (e.g. groundwater pumping and aquatic recreation) while also offsetting those impacts through mitigation measures such as habitat restoration.

It is through collaborative efforts that the EAHCP successfully protects the Edwards Aquifer threatened and endangered species by maintaining aquatic habitat in the Comal and San Marcos Springs ecosystems.

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A big thank you to Bill Taylor or from KENS 5 & Kens5.com for this week’s weather report! While we’re bundling up for these cooler temps now, get ready, warmer weather is just around the corner.

Stay cozy, With little to no rain in the forecast, now is a great time to stay ...mindful of your water use and help protect our shared resource.💧💙

Stay cozy, stay informed, and stay water-wise!

👉 Visit the EAA EOC to learn different ways to conserve water and discover which native plants thrive in drought conditions. Book your visit at the link in our comments!