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Our Mission, Vision, and Values

MISSION: The Utah Geological Survey provides timely scientific information about Utah’s geologic environment, resources, and hazards.

VISION: All Utahns are aware of geologic and energy information and use it to improve their lives.

VALUES: The generation and dissemination of geologic information. Excellence, integrity, and objectivity in everything we do. Responsible stewardship of Utah’s geologic and energy resources. Free exchange of ideas and information in a spirit of cooperation. The worth and dignity of individuals. Providing prompt and courteous service to our customers.

EDI STATEMENT: The Utah Geological Survey celebrates and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Geosciences. We aim to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for our employees and the public we serve. Learn More

The Uinta Mountains, widely glaciated thousands of years ago, now contain many glacial features, including this kettle pond formed within a moraine depression. Permian-Pennsylvanian-age Weber Sandstone is at the head of West Fork Blacks Fork drainage. Northern Uinta Mountains, Summit County Photographer: Greg McDonald
The Uinta Mountains, widely glaciated thousands of years ago, now contain many glacial features, including this kettle pond formed within a moraine depression. Permian-Pennsylvanian-age Weber Sandstone is at the head of West Fork Blacks Fork drainage. Northern Uinta Mountains, Summit County Photographer: Greg McDonald
Survey Notes: Glad You Asked - Why are there so many natural arches in Utah?
Survey Notes: Glad You Asked - Why are there so many natural arches in Utah?
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Wasatch Range, Salt Lake County, Utah Photographer: Paul Inkenbrandt; © 2015
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Wasatch Range, Salt Lake County, Utah Photographer: Paul Inkenbrandt; © 2015
Alpenglow illuminates the glacially sculpted Stansbury Mountains as seen from the shores of Great Salt Lake. Deseret Peak (11,031 feet), the leftmost high summit, is the range’s highest peak and is underlain by Cambrian-age Prospect Mountain Quartzite. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County, Utah. Photographer: Gregg Beukelman; © 2015
Alpenglow illuminates the glacially sculpted Stansbury Mountains as seen from the shores of Great Salt Lake. Deseret Peak (11,031 feet), the leftmost high summit, is the range’s highest peak and is underlain by Cambrian-age Prospect Mountain Quartzite. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County, Utah. Photographer: Gregg Beukelman; © 2015
The Uinta Mountains, widely glaciated thousands of years ago, now contain many glacial features, including this kettle pond formed within a moraine depression. Permian-Pennsylvanian-age Weber Sandstone is at the head of West Fork Blacks Fork drainage. Northern Uinta Mountains, Summit County Photographer: Greg McDonald
The Uinta Mountains, widely glaciated thousands of years ago, now contain many glacial features, including this kettle pond formed within a moraine depression. Permian-Pennsylvanian-age Weber Sandstone is at the head of West Fork Blacks Fork drainage. Northern Uinta Mountains, Summit County Photographer: Greg McDonald
Alpenglow illuminates the glacially sculpted Stansbury Mountains as seen from the shores of Great Salt Lake. Deseret Peak (11,031 feet), the leftmost high summit, is the range’s highest peak and is underlain by Cambrian-age Prospect Mountain Quartzite. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County, Utah. Photographer: Gregg Beukelman; © 2015
Alpenglow illuminates the glacially sculpted Stansbury Mountains as seen from the shores of Great Salt Lake. Deseret Peak (11,031 feet), the leftmost high summit, is the range’s highest peak and is underlain by Cambrian-age Prospect Mountain Quartzite. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County, Utah. Photographer: Gregg Beukelman; © 2015
Survey Notes: Glad You Asked - Why are there so many natural arches in Utah?
Survey Notes: Glad You Asked - Why are there so many natural arches in Utah?

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several programs specializing in fields relating to Utah geology comprise the UGS. They are:

Data Management

Energy & Minerals

Geologic Hazards

Geologic Information & Outreach

Geologic Mapping

Groundwater & Wetlands

Paleontology

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several programs specializing in fields relating to Utah geology comprise the UGS. They are:

Data Management

Energy & Minerals

Geologic Hazards

Geologic Information & Outreach

Geologic Mapping

Groundwater & Wetlands

Paleontology

Media Contact: Hollie Brown (UGS/OGM Public Information Officer), (801) 538-5324, holliebrown@utah.gov

Salt Lake City Office

1594 W. North Temple
PO Box 146100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6100

Phone: (801) 537-3300

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Southern Utah Office

646 North Main Street
Cedar City, UT 84721

Phone: (435) 865-9036

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Utah Core Research Center

240 North Redwood Road
P.O. Box 146100
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100

Phone: (801) 537-3359

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Full Staff Directory

About Administration
About Data Management Program
About Energy & Minerals Program
  • Steve Bowman, Geologic Manager, 801.537.3304
  • Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
  • Jessica Castleton, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 385.266.2992
  • Ben Erickson, Project Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 801.537.3379
  • Richard Giraud, Senior Geologist (Debris Flows/Landslides), 801.537.3351
  • Adam Hiscock, Project Geologist (Faulting/Hazards), 801.537.3388
  • Emily Kleber, Project Geologist (Earthquakes), 801.537.3380
  • Tyler Knudsen, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), Southern Utah Regional Office, 435.865.9036
  • Greg McDonald, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 801.537.3383
  • Adam McKean, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 801.537.3386
About Geologic Hazards Program

Editorial Services

About Geologic Information & Outreach Program

Paleontology Section

About Geologic Mapping Program About Paleontology Section
About Groundwater and Wetlands Program