Barton Springs segment of the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer Groundwater Availability Model (GAM)
In 2008, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), in collaboration with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, contracted with Southwest Research Institute® to develop a groundwater flow model for the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer utilizing the MODFLOW-DCM code. The model was completed in 2009.
Current GAM
Model Report
Model Files and Associated Data
Please see the GAM files download page for the current model files and associated data.
Aquifer data is only available as a package for the entire model area and requires GIS software for processing. Please see the GAM files download page for the aquifer data.
Stakeholder Advisory Forums (SAF)
Send us an email if you would like to receive SAF notifications.
| ID | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SAF 2 | 1/8/2009 | Austin, Texas - Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX, 78748) |
| SAF 1 | 5/28/2008 | Austin, Texas - Stephen F. Austin Building (1700 North Congress Avenue) |
Other Resources
Please see the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer and the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer Alternative Groundwater Flow Model pages for other reports and publications.
For model runs see the GMA 10 page.