The Missouri Geological Survey was created in 1853 to collect and distribute information about Missouri's water, mineral and energy resources. The division investigates the state’s geology and determines the character and availability of the state’s energy and mineral resources. The division provides geologic and hydrologic information and expertise to help economic development, infrastructure considerations and environmental decision-making regarding site cleanup and restoration, contaminant migration, subsurface investigations and geologic hazards. The division oversees the proper construction of all wells, including water, oil, gas, exploration, heat pumps and monitoring. The division administers five technical programs: dam and reservoir safety, geological survey, land reclamation, soil and water conservation and water resources.
