Alaska miners rely on the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is part of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. DGGS’s main office is in Fairbanks on College Road near Beaver Sports. DGGS is close to the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and scientists from DGGS frequently collaborate with UAF researchers and students. DGGS’s mission is to determine the potential of Alaskan land for production of metals, minerals, fuels, and geothermal resources, the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material; and the potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other...