Edwards Aquifer Authority

💧 How Groundwater Permits & Conversions Support a Sustainable Edwards Aquifer 💧 To protect the Edwards Aquifer for generations to come, we use a variety of tools to manage how permit holders withdraw water. One important strategy? Understanding the difference between base and unrestricted irrigation rights, and how BIG (Base Irrigation Groundwater) conversions help meet our region’s growing water demands. 🔹 Base irrigation rights are tied to specific farmland and are subject to cutbacks during drought or critical periods. 🔹 Unrestricted rights offer more flexibility. They can be bought, sold, leased, and used for irrigation, industrial, or municipal purposes, and are not subject to drought reductions. When initial permits were issued, most irrigation permit holders received two acre-feet of water per acre of irrigated land—one acre-foot as base water and one as unrestricted. But what happens when that land is no longer used for farming, say, it's turned into a subdivision? This is where BIG conversions come in. When farmland is developed, a public water utility can work with the landowner to convert base irrigation water into unrestricted water, which is then transferred to the utility to support new homes or facilities. ✅ This process ensures no additional water is pumped from the aquifer. ✅ It also helps cities and communities grow responsibly, using existing water resources rather than drawing more. It’s just one of the many ways the Edwards Aquifer Authority balances growth, agriculture, and conservation. 📺 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel to learn more about how groundwater permits and BIG conversions help protect our most vital groundwater resource. #EdwardsAquifer #GroundwaterPermits #TexasAquifer

📸 New Blog: From Lens to Landscape 🌿 We’re celebrating 29 years of stewardship, and inviting YOU to join the mission through our Rooted in Saving Water photo contest! In our latest blog, you’ll find: 🌵 6 inspiring photo categories, from composting to native landscaping 📷 Tips from a pro photographer on lighting, depth & capturing real moments 💡 Everyday water-saving practices that make a great shot and a big impact Whether you're using a DSLR or your phone, your photos can tell a powerful story, and may even land a spot in the 2026 EAA Calendar! 🌎 Snap with purpose. Conserve with heart. Read the full blog & get inspired to enter! #RootedInTexas #WaterConservation #EdwardsAquifer #PhotoContest #SustainableTexas #DroughtSolutions #EAA29 #SnapToSave

🎤 Spotlight on Matthew Berg, PhD: EDtalks 2025 At the recent EDtalks event hosted by the Edwards Aquifer Authority, Matthew Berg shares This video is part of our EDtalks Speaker Series...stay tuned for more clips and highlights from all speakers! You’ll get inspiring ideas on connecting land management, sustainability, and water resilience across South‑Central Texas. 👀 Want the full conversation? Watch Matthew's full talk on the EAA's official YouTube channel, linked in the comments. Give this a like and follow along for the next EDtalks speaker feature! #EDtalks2025 #WaterSustainability #EdwardsAquifer #MatthewBerg #InnovationInAction #PeopleFirst #LandAndWater #EdwardsAquiferAuthority

Fall Internship Opportunities! Looking to kickstart your career? We’re offering 7 incredible internships across various departments! Don’t miss your chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your skills, and grow professionally - all while earning $19.28/hour for 20 hours/week. Fall & Spring Internships: 🔹 Aquifer Management Services – 1 internship 🔹 Administration & Financial Services – 1 internship Fall Internships: 🔹 Information Technology – 1 internship 🔹 Communication & Development – 3 internships at our Education Outreach Center Whether you're passionate about environmental management, finance, IT, or communication, we have a spot for you! 👉 Don't miss out! Apply by Thursday, August 14th at 4:30 CST. Learn more and apply here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g79hp-V

Show us how YOU conserve water at home!💧 Every action, big or small, plays a part in preserving the Edwards Aquifer. This vital water source supports our communities, ecosystems, and future generations. From planting Texas native plants🌼🦋🐝 to using smart irrigation, composting, or setting up a rainwater harvesting system, every drop counts!   Enter the EAA Rooted in Saving Water Photo Contest for a chance to win: 💵 $100 VISA gift card 💧 A water-saving swag bag 📅 A feature in the 2026 EAA Calendar 🏆 Recognition at the October EAA Board Meeting 🎉 Our grand prize winner will take home a $500 VISA gift card! Submit your photo today....link in the comments!   #RootedInSavingWater #WaterSmartLiving #EAAPhotoContest #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #WaterConservation #SaveWater #NativePlants #TexasNative   Open to legal residents of Texas. Parental or guardian consent is required to enter and claim prize for people under the age of 18. Contest ends at 11:59 PM CST on September 2, 2025. Official rules and eligibility requirements at the link in our bio. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Meta.

Meet Isabel, our Senior Permit and Conservation Coordinator at the Edwards Aquifer Authority! 💧In this video, she shares how she works to facilitate practices that conserve and protect one of the most vital groundwater resources in South Central Texas. 🎥 Watch to learn more about Isabel’s work, and stay tuned as we introduce more of the incredible people behind the scenes here at EAA! #MeetTheTeam #EdwardsAquifer #WaterConservation #EAA #TexasWater #ProtectTheAquifer

It’s National Intern Day, and we couldn’t let it pass without showing some love to our incredible interns! 💙 Meet a few of our talented interns working across our departments in Aquifer Science Research & Modeling, Aquifer Sustainability, Communications, Data Management, the EAA Education Outreach Center, the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan, Field Inspection, and Information Technology. These bright minds are jumping in, learning fast, and making a real impact. We’re so lucky to have such a passionate and hardworking group on our team. Thank you, interns, for everything you do—you’re truly making a difference!💧🌟 👉 Check out our blog post to learn more about them and how we’re celebrating National Intern Day! Link in our comments. Manage💧Enhance💧Protect #NationalInternDay #EAAInterns #FutureLeaders #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #EducationOutreachCenter

Did you know the Edwards Aquifer is made up of three unique zones that each play a crucial role in our groundwater system? 🌿 Contributing Zone - This is where rainfall collects and begins its journey toward the aquifer. Think of it as nature’s gathering point. 🪨 Recharge Zone - Here, water seeps through cracks and sinkholes in Edwards Limestone, filtering down to replenish the aquifer below. 💦 Artesian Zone - Deep underground, water is stored under pressure and often flows freely to wells and springs, like nature’s own faucet! Understanding these zones helps us protect and preserve this vital resource. Stay tuned for more aquifer facts!

Have you entered our Rooted in Saving Water Photo Contest yet?📸 There’s still time! Show us how YOU conserve water for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card, a water-saving swag bag, be featured in the 2026 EAA Calendar, AND get recognized at the October Board of Directors Meeting! Oh, and that's not all—the Grand Prize winner wins a $500 VISA gift card!🙌 The categories for submitting are: 💧 Smart Irrigation 🌧️ Rainwater Harvesting 🌱 Composting & Soil Health 🌿 Nature-Based Solutions 👧 Youth in Conservation 🔥 Everyday Drought Hacks 📅 Deadline is September 2nd — enter now through the link in our comments! Open to legal residents of Texas. Parental or guardian consent is required to enter and claim prize for people under the age of 18. Contest ends at 11:59 PM CST on September 2, 2025. Official rules and eligibility requirements at the link in our bio. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Meta.

💧 Fun Fact! Do you know how many people rely on the Edwards Aquifer in South-Central Texas? Watch to find out! That’s right, this incredible groundwater resource is essential to the health, economy, and environment of our region. Supporting Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, and parts of Atascosa, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Comal, Hays counties and beyond, the aquifer is quietly working behind the scenes to keep our communities flowing. Want to learn more about the water beneath your feet? 🌎💙 Follow along for more fun facts about our aquifer! #EdwardsAquiferAuthority #AquiferFacts #WaterMatters #TexasWater #SustainableWater #SouthCentralTexas #WaterEducation #EAAExplains #HydrologyFacts #WaterConservation