EUWCD regularly monitors groundwater levels through a network of observation wells across Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson counties. These measurements help assess aquifer conditions, identify trends in water levels, and evaluate the effects of pumping and drought. The data is used to inform management decisions and ensure compliance with Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) and other planning goals​. Learn more about our monitoring program here.

Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) are quantitative goals that describe the desired condition of an aquifer at a specific future date—such as an acceptable amount of water level decline by 2080. DFCs are adopted through a joint planning process by Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs), and EUWCD is part of GMAs 13 and 15. These DFCs form the basis for determining Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG), which in turn guides permit decisions and long-term resource planning​​.