Drinking water distribution line break impacts on Barton Springs Salamander
Herrington, Chris, Turner, MarthaView Full Item in University of South Florida Libraries"Chlorine from broken water lines has the potential to be toxic to the endangered Barton Springs salamander. Spills which enter Barton Springs Pool from Barton Creek overtopping the upper dam, overlan…
Update of Barton Springs water quality data analysis - Austin, Texas
Turner, MarthaView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesBarton Springs, the major discharge point for the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, is primary habitat for the endangered Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum), supplies a portion o…
Annual report (January 1 - December 31, 2002): City of Austin's captive breeding program for the Barton Springs and Austin Blind Salamanders
Chamberlain, Dee Ann, O'Donnell, LisaView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesSubmitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in compliance with Permit #PRT-839031, this report summarizes the activities of the City of Austin, Texas captive breeding program for the Barton Spring…
Texas Salamanders
U.S. Department of the InteriorView Full Item in University of South Florida Libraries(Restriction) Open Access See Extended description for more information.
Hydrological and geochemical characteristics in the Edwards and Trinity hydrostratigraphic units using multiport monitor wells in the Balcones Fault Z…
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation DistrictView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesIntroduction * Permeabilities are a defining characteristic of aquifers. * Detailed permeability data for distinct litho/hydrostratigraphic units in the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers has not been quant…
Effects of low spring discharge on water quality at Barton, Eliza, and Old Mill springs, Austin Texas
Johns, David AView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesWater quality in Barton Springs and is associated outlets, Eliza, Old Mill and Upper Barton Springs, declines as flows decline. In addition, storm water impacts as indicated by specific conductance in…
The Edwards Aquifer and the great springs of Texas
View Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesMap of the Edwards Aquifer region highlighting the location of nine major springs. (Restriction) Open Access (Original Location) World Karst Aquifer Map See Extended description for more information.
Hydrology and water quality of the Edwards Aquifer associated with Barton Springs in the Austin area, Texas
Slade, Raymond M., Jr, Dorsey, Michael E, Stewart, Sheree LView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesUrban development over the Edwards aquifer in the Austin, Texas, area has caused concerns about the availability and quality of water in the aquifer. The study area, the Edwards aquifer that discharge…
Differential changes in groundwater quality due to urbanization under varying environmental regulations in Austin, Texas
Herrington, Chris, Hiers, Scott. E, Pope, Sylvia, Clamann, AndrewView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesKarst springs in the Canyon Creek and Avery Ranch subdivisions were monitored before, during and after construction of residential homes with some commercial development. The objective of the monitori…
Evaluation of sustainable yield of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Hays and Travis counties, central Texas
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation DistrictView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesEXECUTIVE SUMMARY The combined effects of drought and substantial pumping can result in a decline in water levels and spring flow in an aquifer. This report evaluates potential impacts on groundwater…
Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum) recovery plan
View Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesTABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER.......................................................................................................................... ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................…
Temporal trend analysis of long-term monitoring data at karst springs, 2009
Herrington, Chris, Hiers, Scott. EView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesWater quality is degrading over time at Main Barton Springs, Austin, Texas, as determined by multiple linear regression analyses (COA 2005). Similar techniques are applied to long-term monitoring data…
Water quality study of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, southern Travis and northern Hays counties, Texas
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation DistrictView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesPREFACE This report is a reprint of a portion of a report titled: "Water Quality and Flow Loss Study of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Southern Travis and Northern Hays Counties" c…
Biological assessment Barton Springs bypass and dam repairs Austin, Texas
View Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesThe City of Austin is proposing to undertake two projects in Barton Springs Pool: repair of the concrete bypass culvert along the northwest bank of the Pool and minor repairs to the downstream dam. Th…
Some water quality threats to the Barton Springs salamander at low flows
Turner, MarthaView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesAn evaluation of salamander counts, spring flowrates, and dissolved oxygen concentrations was completed to recommend a pumping limit for sustainable yield to the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conserv…
Annual Report October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007 Endangered Species Act Section 10(a)1(B) permit for the incidental take of the Barton Springs salam…
View Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesTable of Contents Summary of Compliance 2 Summary of Salamander Status/Biological Data 14 Pool Maintenance and Management Activities 21 Barton Springs Improvements Master Plan Short-Term Projects 25 L…
A survey of dissolved oxygen in groundwater during drought conditions, Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, central Texas
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation DistrictView Full Item in University of South Florida Libraries"Dissolved oxygen (DO) is critical for the survival of aquatic species. The distribution, values, and processes influencing the supply of DO are well-known for surface water bodies. The endangered Bar…
Dye tracing recharge features under high-flow conditions, Onion Creek, Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards aquifer, Hays County, Texas
Hunt, Brian BView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesThe Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, in cooperation with the City of Austin, injected non-toxic organic dyes into two caves within the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards aquife…
Final report for the Onion Creek recharge project northern Hays county, Texas
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation DistrictView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesAbstract The presence of nonpoint source pollution in stormwater flowing in Onion Creek can have a direct impact on water quality in the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer in Hays County, T…
Geophysical Delineation of the Freshwater/Saline-Water Transition Zone in the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Travis and Hays Counties…
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, U.S. Geological SurveyView Full Item in University of South Florida LibrariesAbstract During September 2006, the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, conducted a geophysical pilot study to determine whether time-…