Annual Report 2005

• Energy — Oil and natural gas production remains a crucial component of the Kansas economy, and is a focus of research and service conducted. The KGS's mission includes studying the state's energy resources.

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

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

• Geology and Stratigraphy — The history of the state's rock layers can be used to enhance the study of the state's water, oil and gas, coal, and industrial minerals resources.

• Mapping — Mapping is a key component of geologic understanding.

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

• New Grants and Contracts — List of principal investigators, agency and title of project for 2005.

• Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 2005 — Statement of current expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.

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.

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Kansas Geological Survey • Science and Service

Kansas Geological Survey The University of Kansas 1930 Constant Ave Lawrence, KS 66047-3724 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	• Director's Report — How the KGS contributes "added value" to the State of Kansas. • Introduction — The Survey's programs and projects. • Energy — Oil and natural gas production remains a crucial component of the Kansas economy, and is a focus of research and service conducted. The KGS's mission includes studying the state's energy resources. • Subsurface Imaging Techniques — A variety of geophysical methods can be used to produce images of the subsurface without the invasive nature of drilling. • Water — Water quantity and availability are among the most important natural-resource issues facing Kansans. • Geology and Stratigraphy — The history of the state's rock layers can be used to enhance the study of the state's water, oil and gas, coal, and industrial minerals resources. • Mapping — Mapping is a key component of geologic understanding. • Information Dissemination — Research is the first step in understanding natural-resource issues. Equally important is disseminating the results. • New Grants and Contracts — List of principal investigators, agency and title of project for 2005. • Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 2005 — Statement of current expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. 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. A complete text of this file is available as a pdf document. Read the pdf document.
Online Sept. 1, 2006	Comments to: webadmin@kgs.ku.edu William E. Harrison, Director and State Geologist URL: http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/AnnRep05/ARindex.html