Speaker: Brian Hunt, Bureau of Economic Geology


A brief introduction to the hydrogeology of the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers of central Texas. Surface water/groundwater interactions and the flow between aquifers is covered in this summary by Brian Hunt, geologist with the Bureau of Economic Geology.


Brian Hunt joined the Bureau of Economic geology as a research scientist associate in October 2020 and is focusing on making geologic maps and conducting hydrogeologic studies. Current hydrogeologic studies include projects characterizing the Trinity Aquifer (Hamilton Pool, Travis County) and the Edwards-Trinity Plateau Aquifer (Devil’s River, Val Verde County). Prior to joining the Bureau, he worked as a hydrogeologist for the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. Hunt has more than 20 years of experience working on karst, groundwater availability and sustainability issues in Central Texas and has over 100 published articles, reports and abstracts. He is a Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas and is a past president and active member of the Austin Geological Society.