Kansas Geological Survey

University of Kansas

1930 Constant Ave

Lawrence, KS 66047-3726

ph: 785-864-3965

fax: 785-864-5317

Core Library 785-864-4909

Wichita Well Sample Library

4150 Monroe Street

Wichita, KS 67209

ph: 316-943-2343

fax: 316-943-1261

• Minerals — Non-fuel minerals play a crucial role in the Kansas ecomony.

• Geologic Hazards — The KGS's mission includes studying the state's geologic hazards.

• Techniques — A variety of geophysical methods can be used to produce images of the subsurface without the invasive nature of drilling.

• Energy — Oil and natural gas production remains a crucial component of the Kansas economy, and is a focus of research and service conducted at the KGS.

• Water — Water quantity and availability are among the most important natural-resource issues facing Kansans.

• Information Dissemination — Research is the first step in understanding natural-resource issues. Equally important is disseminating the results.

• Operations — In addition to areas of the KGS that provide research and service, the KGS includes sections that provide support and services to the public and KGS staff.

• 2002 Publications — List of all 2002 publications by KGS staff.

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By statute, the Kansas Geological Survey is responsible for studying the state’s geologic resources and hazards, and publishing reports. Established in 1889, the Kansas Geological Survey (or KGS) is a non-regulatory research and service division of the University of Kansas, organized into several research and service sections, along with a branch office in Wichita. In 2001–02, the KGS was involved in a range of issues, work that both tested the KGS and reaffirmed its role in the state. The following description highlights some of those activities in the past year and is organized by topics. For more information about the KGS and its activities, see the KGS web site.

Minerals || Mapping || Geologic Hazards || Techniques || Energy || Water || Information Dissemination || Operations