Kansas Geological Survey
Our purpose: To conduct and provide objective and integrative geoscience research, with emphasis on energy, mineral resources, geohazards, and water resources across the state.
Research Programs
Water Resources and Geohydrology
Studying aquifers, rivers, and streams to provide a scientific foundation for water management.
Energy
Exploring oil and gas resources, carbon and hydrogen storage, and other energy initiatives.
Geophysics and Hazards
Monitoring earthquakes, developing seismic techniques, and supporting field-based research.
Research Programs
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.
About the KGS
Our mission, positions available, advisory committees, and frequently asked questions.
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 Report Assesses Health of the High Plains Aquifer
A new publication from the Kansas Geological Survey assesses current conditions and trends in water levels and groundwater usage in the High Plains aquifer, the state’s most economically important groundwater resource.
KGS Scientist, Colleagues Receive $1.16 Million NSF Grant
A collaboration of scientists from six organizations, including the KGS, has received a $1.16 million grant from the National Science Foundation to implement and study the effects of a field safety, anti-harassment, and bystander intervention training certificate program.
In New Space Race, KGS Scientists Propose Geoarchaeology Can Aid in Preserving Space Heritage
Two KGS scientists and their colleagues have proposed a new scientific subfield: planetary geoarchaeology, the study of how cultural and natural processes on Earth’s moon, on Mars, and across the solar system may be altering, preserving, or destroying the material record of space exploration.
KU Scientist Receives Honorary Membership Award from International Organization
Evan K. Franseen is the recipient of the 2023 Honorary Membership Award from SEPM, the Society for Sedimentary Geology, for “excellence in professional achievement and extraordinary service to the Society.”
Coming Events
November 30: Rocks N Rolls Colloquium
Join us at noon in Hambleton Auditorium at the KGS for this presentation by Sarah Morton, geophysicist for the Bureau of Reclamation and a KGS/KU Alum.