AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District recently announced the 34th consecutive month of drought conditions for Edwards and Trinity aquifers. Falling into Stage III Critical Drought in November 2024, the continual drought conditions have Lovelady Monitor Well dangerously close to Stage IV Exception Drought.
Shay Hlavaty with Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservational District recently spoke with Meteorologist Freddy Vela about the current state of the aquifers and what will happen should drought conditions continue.
Read an edited version of the conversation below or use the video player above to listen.…