Kansas Geological Survey
Advancing Science, Serving Kansas
Research Programs
Water Resources and Geohydrology
Studying aquifers, rivers, and streams to provide a scientific foundation for water management.
Aquifer Water Quality Assessment for Kansas (AWQuA-KAN)
Assessing groundwater quality in aquifers across the state of Kansas
Energy
Exploring oil and gas resources, carbon and hydrogen storage, and other energy initiatives.
Research Programs
Geophysics and Hazards
Monitoring earthquakes, developing seismic techniques, and supporting field-based research.
Geology and Mineral Resources
Studying and mapping the geologic resources of the state.
Geoarchaeology
Searching for evidence of the earliest people to inhabit the Central Great Plains.
Quick Links
Outreach, Education, and Publications
Educational Resources
Learn about the geology of Kansas featuring geologic sites, classroom activities, and more
Publications
Books and maps on the geology, minerals, and natural resources of the state.
Archives and Libraries
Kansas Geologic Sample Repository, Data Resources Library, and KGS Drill Core Library.
KGS in the News
KGS to explore on-farm integration of solar energy, water management
Kansas Geological Survey scientists have been awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to spearhead the development of an innovative technology system that will leverage underused corners of farm fields to generate energy and collect water.
KGS releases new water, oil and gas interactive mappers
The Kansas Geological Survey has released new versions of its online Oil and Gas and Water Well (WWC5) mappers, which allow users to spatially interact with Kansas oil, gas, and water well data along with other complementary data for exploring Kansas’s underground resources.
KGS map wins award at professional conference
A new geologic map of Lincoln County received second place in the "Thematic Map" category at the largest international conference dedicated to geographic information system technology.
Airborne Survey of Northwest Kansas Aquifer Completed Successfully
The Kansas Geological Survey and its research partners recently completed an airborne survey in northwest Kansas that will allow scientists to create a 3-D image of the High Plains aquifer in that area at a level of detail that has not previously been possible.
Coming Events
September 18: Geology 101—Plate Tectonics
Join us at 1 p.m. to learn about the theory of plate tectonics and its effects on Kansas. This is a live stream event that is free to the public.
September 26: Creeping Glaciers and Ancient Oceans
Educator Andy Connolly will give a presentation at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas, about the geology of Douglas County.
October 2: Geology 101—Earthquakes and the Interior of the Earth
Join us at 1 p.m. to learn how geologists study earthquakes and use them to decipher the interior of the Earth. This is a live stream event that is free to the public.