Edwards Aquifer in Critical Stage Drought

Combination of reduced supply, lower than average rainfall in watersheds, and increased demand has caused both flow at Barton Springs and measured water levels to fall below critical indicators for first time in Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s 19-year history

"...the Edwards Aquifer Conservation District this week declared a critical stage drought -- the most severe level -- for..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Drought Prompts Call for Conservation

With Lake Travis and Barton Springs hit hard by the drought, the call for more conservation funding grows louder

"...at least one-third. "Lake Travis and Barton Springs are critical waterways for Central Texas. They provide us with clean,..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions

Residents blame faulty meters, utility says they’re accurate

"...off this week for overwatering in violation of their Stage Two Drought Restrictions, which limit outdoor watering to two..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever

Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage

"...week, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the first time in its..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: No Drought Here

So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?

"...Lee Leffingwell raised the issue of relaxing the city's Stage 2 drought restrictions that limit outdoor watering to once..."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...the Kentucky newspaper Bourbon News, a journalist wrote, "The drought in Texas is so intense that potatoes are cooked..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Drought Conditions Fuel Extreme Wildfire Season

Fire, fire everywhere

"...As Austin entered Stage 2 drought restrictions Tuesday, the city and county simultaneously..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future

The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density

"...Austin’s new housing rules allowing for greater density are critical to meet this 2021 goal...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley

Naked City

"...of late has done little to alleviate the ongoing drought conditions. Even last Saturday's downpours, which led to flooding..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Climate Outlook

We're in the critical stage of a drought, y'all

"...Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has voted to declare a critical stage drought for areas of Travis and Hays counties...."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...close to pulling Central Texas out of our current drought...."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...District voted last week to remove the aquifer's Alarm Stage Drought status and declare a No Drought condition. Critical..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...had continued to flow even in the Fifties' worst drought on record; the first time it petered out was..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Cole, says the proposal is still in its initial stages. "We have not made a formal proposal to the..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District downgraded the aquifer's ongoing drought conditions from Critical to Alarm Stage. They say heavy..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...going to slow growth in Central Texas, it's the drought. When Comal Springs -- the Edwards Aquifer's largest outlet,..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...segment of the Edwards Aquifer, which is in "Alarm Stage" drought, and it will stay there unless we receive..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Water Issues Require Broad Approach

"...Amy Smith’s story saying Austin Water should have implemented Stage 2 restrictions earlier ignores broader water issues critical to..."

Sept. 7, 2011 Postmarks

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...public workshop today, Thursday, Feb. 19, to consider additional Stage 3 water use restrictions, and lake-level triggers that might..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"...a report – "Read It and Leak" – deeply critical of city water utility Austin Water's current conservation efforts...."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...Immediately, there were concerns from environmental advocates that the drought-stricken area's groundwater supply wouldn't be enough for both the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...All About that Drought: It basically didn’t rain in September and, who knows,..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...analyzing immigration and politics along the border in a critical election year, the Tribune announced...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...that the other hotel that's still in the proposal stage over on Red River and [Cesar] Chavez – they..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...daily life. However, when you think about artists as critical players in the municipal economy -- as our city..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...a nation, the United States continues to be held hostage to the oil cartels of the world. This has..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...acts playing Zilker Park here. Angel WhiteSaturday, 1:45pm, Tito’s stage..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Plays in Our Stocking

A Few Dramas We Want St. Nick to Give Austin Theatre

"...Austin Musical Theatre, Austin Theatre for Youth, Colonial Shakespeare, Critical Mass, Rude Mechanicals, Third Coast Repertory Company), a national..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...shelters and rescues, but the recent floods have caused critical overcrowding issues, and the upcoming holiday weekend historically brings..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...Their debut, 1998’s Money, Power & Respect, was a critical and commercial hit, but the group did not enjoy..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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