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New Hampshire Geological Survey

Welcome to the New Hampshire Geological Survey (NHGS). The Survey's mission is to collect data and perform research on the land, mineral, and water resources of the state, and disseminate the findings to the public through maps, reports, and other publications. NHGS is directed by the state geologist. Major activities include: Providing state agencies, local governments, planning commissions, the private sector, and the general public with geologic information to meet their scientific, educational, and business needs. Identifying and mapping the bedrock, surficial materials (sand, gravel, silt and clay), and mineral deposits in New Hampshire. Maintaining the state's database of water well completion records and water use information. Providing earth science education and outreach information. Producing geologic maps and publications containing geologic information, which are available to the public. more...

Hot Topics

• Earth Science Week 2009
• EPA National Environmental Information and Exchange Network Grants
• NH Geological Survey Mapping Workshop 2009
• NH Mining Legislation
• State Database of Water Well Completion Records

Publications (Complete List)

Education/Outreach

• Earth Science Information
• NH Geological Survey Mapping Workshop 2009
• Scholarships

Grants/Loans (Complete List)

• Geological Society of New Hampshire Classroom Enhancement Grant
• Geological Society of New Hampshire Professional Development Grant

Related Programs

• Water Use Registration and Reporting Program
• Water Well Inventory Program

Partnerships

• STATEMAP Program: a partnership between the New Hampshire Geological Survey and the U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Mapping Program Office.

Resources/Links (Complete List)

• NHGS Online Data
• Earth Science Resources/Links
• Water Resources Primer – Groundwater Chapter

FAQs

• Water Well Board FAQs

Contact Us

• Lee Wilder, Outreach Coordinator
  New Hampshire Geological Survey
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-1976
  (603) 271-3305 (fax)
  leland.wilder@des.nh.gov
• Kristen Svendsen
  New Hampshire Geological Survey
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-4087
  (603) 271-3305 (fax)
  kristen.svendsen@des.nh.gov

 

 

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