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About Us
Who We Are
The Indiana Geological and Water Survey
611 N. Walnut Grove St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-2208
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Hours: 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday
812-855-7636 (phone)
812-855-2862 (fax)
igwsinfo@indiana.eduResearch Projects
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Todd Thompson
State GeologistThe staff that works for Indiana
The Survey consists of a diverse group of scientists, specialists, and support staff dedicated to serving the earth science needs of the state of Indiana. They include research geologists in a variety of disciplines and specialists in cartography, GIS, database and web development, editing, and layout design, supported by an active business staff. The Survey is organized into three divisions: Research, Information Services, and Business Affairs.
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Indiana Geology
General Geology
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Water & Environment
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Geological Hazards
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Maps
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Petroleum Database Management System
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New Albany Shale
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Colchester Coal Member
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Danville Coal Member
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Hymera Coal Member
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Seelyville Coal Member
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Springfield Coal Member
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Industrial Mineral Producers of Indiana
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Atlas of New Albany Shale Photomicrographs of Organic Matter
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Coal Mine Information System
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Coal Stratigraphic Database
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Underground Coal Gassification Potential in the Illinois Basin
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- Data
- Outreach & Education
- Services
Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation Board
| Status | Start Date | End Date | Locations |
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| completed | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | All Counties |
| Director: | Rebecca Meyer |
| Other Researchers: | Deborah DeChurch, Barbara Hill, Donna Webb, Drew Packman |
| Funding: |
Indiana University - Indiana Geological & Water Survey |
| Issue: | Serve as the IGS representative on the ISMR Board and assist in planning the annual ISMR Technology Transfer Seminar. |
| Objective: | ISMR is a professional alliance providing opportunity for education and communication of technical advances in mining and reclamation. |
| Approach: | The single most successful means of exchange is the annual ISMR Technology Transfer Seminar. This is a two-day seminar that includes workshops for specific technical topics and brief presentations of research and developments in mining and land restoration. |
| Products: | Annual Conference |
| Benefits: | Facilitating technological exchange among miners and government agencies. |
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