Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) Employee Directory

Research ServicesAlaska, United States51-200 Employees

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys conducts geoscience research to assess Alaska's land for potential metals, minerals, fuels, and geothermal resources. It identifies sources of groundwater and construction materials and evaluates geologic hazards that could affect buildings and infrastructure. The work informs land-use planning, resource development, and infrastructure resilience.

Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, it operates as a mid-sized government research agency within the broader field of research services. Its activities focus on resource potential, groundwater and construction-material supplies, and geologic hazards across the state. The division’s mandate is defined by AS 41.08.020, grounding its mission in public-safety and resource-management considerations.

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