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.

💧 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%.

... 🏠 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!

💧What does it take to keep our water clean and protected? It starts with monitoring. 🔬

September 18 is World Water Monitoring Day, a day to recognize the important role water quality monitoring plays in protecting our drinking water, springs, wildlife, and communities.

Every... sample and every measurement helps us better understand and safeguard the Edwards Aquifer one of South Central Texas’ most precious natural resources. 🌎💙

Today, we celebrate the science and people working behind the scenes to protect our water for generations to come.

#WorldWaterMonitoringDay #EdwardsAquifer #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #WaterQuality #TexasWater #ProtectOurWater #EveryDropCounts

💧 Want to know what’s happening across the Edwards Aquifer? Dive into the data.

The EAA continuously monitors environmental conditions to better understand and protect this vital resource.

📊 Explore and download environmental measurements anytime through the EAA ...Environmental Data Portal.

🔎 Explore the data: data.edwardsaquifer.org

#EdwardsAquifer #WaterData #Groundwater #EnvironmentalScience #TexasWater

🌿 FREE Native Plant Giveaway!

Get Rooted in Texas with the EAA! Stop by and take home a FREE native plant while supplies last. 🌱

Native plants don’t just look great—they help conserve water, support local wildlife, improve soil health, and reduce runoff. 💧🦋
...
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕘 Beginning at 9 AM
📍 Columbus Club Hall | 111 Landa Street, New Braunfels

Come early, grab a plant, and help us keep Texas rooted in conservation! 💚

#RootedInTexas #EdwardsAquifer #NativePlants #WaterConservation #TexasNativePlants

🇺🇸 Today, we remember.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of first responders, and all those whose lives were forever changed.

We also recognize the spirit of service, strength, and unity that brought communities together ...in the days that followed.

May we carry that spirit forward by continuing to care for one another and the communities we call home.

#PatriotDay #September11 #NeverForget #Community #Service

Hear from our friend, Meteorologist David Guerrero from KENS 5 & Kens5.com reporting for our EAA Education Outreach Center as he shares the 7-day weather forecast!