Established in 1979, the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center, within the College of Science and Engineering at Texas State University, educates youth about all things aquatic while conducting high-impact groundwater ecology research and providing high-quality water quality testing services for patrons. Our mission is to shine a light on the extraordinary life beneath us, and we do that, in part, by using a combination of hands-on aquatic science activities and outdoor adventure to inspire adventurous young minds.