The State Geologist and other members of the DGS serve on many federal, regional, and State committees, boards, and commissions to ensure coordination and the availability of geologic information. The public is encouraged to check with the DGS for information on related areas. The work of the DGS can be summarized as research, exploration, and service. To this end the following programs have been established. Research on the distribution of Delaware's rocks, structure, and history provides a framework that is useful in planning for wise use of all earth resources.
Water is our most important mineral resource.
Understanding its occurrence, quality, and quantity is essential to our society. Earth Science Information. The DGS can supply information on maps, benchmarks, and aerial and satellite imagery that are available for Delaware. The study of floods, erosion, formation of sinkholes, and other geologic processes enables our society to be warned and make prudent plans for land use to avoid natural disasters. The DGS is part of a regional earthquake network.