Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Kansas Geological Survey

Advancing Science, Serving Kansas

Research Programs

KGS scientist conducting field work

Water Resources and Geohydrology

Studying aquifers, rivers, and streams to provide a scientific foundation for water management.
Staff testing a water sample from a well

Aquifer Water Quality Assessment for Kansas (AWQUA)

Assessing groundwater quality in aquifers across the state.
Drill rig in Barber County

Energy

Exploring oil and gas resources, carbon and hydrogen storage, and other energy initiatives.

Research Programs

Bungee-assisted weight drop attached to Bobcat Toolcat.

Geophysics and Hazards

Monitoring earthquakes, developing seismic techniques, and supporting field-based research.
Scientist examining a rock outcrop

Geology and Mineral Resources

Studying and mapping the geologic resources of the state.
Scientists excavating bison bones

Geoarchaeology

Searching for evidence of the earliest people to inhabit the Central Great Plains.

Outreach, Education, and Publications

Little Jerusalem hoodoo

Educational Resources

Learn about the geology of Kansas featuring geologic sites, classroom activities, and more
Covers of KGS publications

Publications

Books and maps on the geology, minerals, and natural resources of the state.
The KGS Data Resources Library

Archives and Libraries

Kansas Geologic Sample Repository, Data Resources Library, and KGS Drill Core Library.

KGS in the News

Sunday Siomades

KGS GRA elected secretary of American Geophysical Union education section

Sunday Siomades will manage the section’s communications team and pursue projects that connect science and society.
Aerial view of playas in Scott County

Grant funding received in October, November

The Kansas Geological Survey received $420,983 in grant funding in October and November for projects investigating sediment sources in the state’s reservoirs, technology to support state agencies, and water issues.
A KGS team member measures groundwater levels in a well in western Kansas

Kansas Geological Survey, state agency to measure groundwater levels in western Kansas

A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey and staff from the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources will be in western Kansas the first week of January as part of a joint project to monitor the health of the state's aquifers.
Map of Mars illustrating the fourteen missions to Mars, key sites, and examples of artifacts contributing to the development of the archaeological record

Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars

University of Kansas researcher Justin Holcomb argues physical artifacts of human Martian exploration deserve cataloging, preservation and care.

Coming Events

February 20–21: One Day One KU

The KGS will participate in this annual day of giving. All proceeds raised will support our growing outreach program, allowing us to provide educational resources to help Kansas teachers teach their students about aquifers, rocks and minerals, fossils, earthquakes, and more.

March 7–9: KC Gem and Mineral Show

The KGS will have a booth at the 63rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show presented by the Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City.

March 25–27: Kansas Rural Water Association Conference

The KGS will have a booth at the 56th annual Kansas Rural Water Association Conference in Wichita.

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