CSD IS NEBRASKA

We have been studying Nebraska and serving Nebraskans for more than 130 years. Our focus may be statewide but our outlook is global.

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Geology

CSD personnel study the geologic framework of Nebraska, from basement rocks to soil parent materials, as well as its geologic history. They also produce various types of geologic maps.

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Minerals

CSD geologists found the celebrated Elk Creek carbonatite, which contains niobium, titanium, and rare earth elements. CSD continues to work with those exploring for and producing mineral resources in Nebraska.

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Water

CSD has been a leader in studying Nebraska's groundwater since the early 20th century, producing a widely circulated groundwater levels report each year. They also study Nebraska's streams and how they interact with groundwater.

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Geophysics

CSD has developed expertise in using geophysical surveys to “see” below Earth’s surface, find groundwater, identify geologic structures, and examine engineered hydraulic infrastructure (e.g., dams and canals).

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Landscapes & Soils

CSD personnel study the origins and relationships of Nebraska’s surficial geology, soils, landforms, and landscapes. They were some of the first Earth scientists to decipher the origin, evolution, and age of the Nebraska Sand Hills, the largest dunefield in the Western Hemisphere.

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Energy

CSD studies petroleum-baring strata, as well as geologic carbon sequestration and natural hydrogen.

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Data

CSD provides geological and natural resource data including the CSD Interactive Data Map