Established in 1921, the Conservation and Survey Division is a multidisciplinary research, service and data collection organization. The division is responsible for investigating and recording information about geologic history, rocks and mineral resources. It conducts state geological, groundwater and soil surveys. The Conservation and Survey Division offers data on more than 17,000 oil and gas wells and over 4,400 test holes. The division also provides information on irrigation and water wells. Its faculty members teach university courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. The division distributes information on resources, including atlases, guidebooks, resource reports, water survey publications, soil survey reports and educational circulars to general and scientific audiences. The Conservation and Survey Division is a part of the School of Natural Resources - University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Website: snr.unl.edu

Phone: (402) 472-3471