For additional information on the services and projects of each individual
program and related UGS publication lists, click on program name.

The Geologic Hazards Program helps protect Utah's public health and safety by investigating geologic hazards and environmental concerns involving geology; provides state and local governments and the public with information and technical services; compiles small- and large-scale geologic-hazard maps; and performs detailed studies on geologic hazards and water resources.

The Energy & Minerals Program provides geologic information to government, industry, and individuals to encourage and aid in the prudent development of the state's mineral and energy resources; inventories, documents, and researches Utah's abundant mineral and energy resources; and, maintains the Utah Core Research Center.

The Geologic Information & Outreach Program answers questions and provides information on Utah's geology to the public, educators, industry, and decision makers; produces non-technical flyers and colorful brochures on a variety of geologic topics; provides resources and geologic workshops to teachers; and, maintains the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore and Library.

The Geologic Mapping Program maps Utah's geology at scales of 1:24,000 (7.5 minute quadrangle maps) to 1:100,000 (regional maps). These maps and accompanying booklets describe stratigraphy, structure, Quaternary geology, geologic hazards, economic geology, ground-water resources, and scenic geologic resources. UGS geologic maps are used by geologists, government officials, industry representatives, and the public to better understand Utah's geology, delineate the economic value and potential of property, and assess geologic hazards.

The Ground-Water & Paleontology Program maintains and publishes records of Utah's fossil resources, provides paleontological and archaeological recovery services to state and local governments, conducts studies of environmental change to aid resource management, evaluates the quantity and quality of Utah's ground-water resources.

The State Energy Program (SEP) provides assistance to Utah citizens, businesses, and organizations with energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy projects and programs and administers the Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit and the Anemometer Loan Program.