May 2025 Presentation by Brent Doty, P.G., Research Manager, Edwards Aquifer Authority
The Edwards Aquifer – The Geology, Hydrology, and Ecology of this Unique Aquifer System
The Edwards Balcones Fault Zone Aquifer is one of the most prolific karst aquifers in the world. Brent will discuss the geologic, hydrologic, and ecological characteristics of the Aquifer that make it so unique and critical to both the communities and ecosystem it serves.
Research Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Aquifer Science and Modeling Team, Brent Doty is a geoscientist with more than 16 years of experience in hydrogeology and water resources management. Brent is a licensed professional geoscientist in Texas and holds an M.S. in Natural Resources Management and a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation from Oregon State University.
Brent’s role includes the development and execution of several research initiatives to better understand the Edwards Aquifer System and to provide decision makers with the best available science to manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer System. Brent has worked on several key initiatives, including surface and groundwater interactions, aquifer vulnerability assessments, and emerging contaminant studies. Much of his current work focuses on quantifying the potential benefits of nature-based land management solutions as a managed aquifer recharge project. Brent is also the lead geologist responsible for assessing potential conservation easement properties for the City of San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program, a 300 million-plus dollar conservation initiative that has protected more than 180,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing zones.
In his spare time, you can find Brent paddleboarding, hiking, or mountain biking across the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
