Mission & Vision

The Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center advances study, education, and research on the Edwards Aquifer—a unique limestone system supplying high-quality water to over two million Texans. EARDC conducts research in aquatic biology, geochemistry, and hydrogeology, with NELAP accredited services. Its Aquifer Biodiversity Collection (ABC) and Education department, promote learning about species conservation, sustainable water resource management and an in-house collection of invertebrates.