Geological Survey of Alabama
 Geological Survey of Alabama |
Geological Survey of Alabama
The Geological Survey of Alabama, established in 1848, provides service and information to Alabama and its citizens as a natural resource data gathering and research agency. As part of its mission, GSA explores and evaluates the mineral, water, energy, biological, and other natural resources of the State of Alabama and conducts basic and applied research in these fields.
GSA can be reached by e-mail at info@gsa.state.al.us.
Offices are located in Walter Bryan Jones and Mary Harmon Bryant Halls on The University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We welcome visitors.
Read more at www.gsa.state.al.us
State Oil and Gas Board
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The State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama is a regulatory agency of the State of Alabama with the statutory charge of preventing waste and promoting the conservation of oil and gas while ensuring the protection of both the environment and the correlative rights of owners.
The Board is granted broad authority in Alabama oil and gas conservation statutes to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to ensure the conservation and proper development of Alabama's petroleum resources.
The Board consists of three members appointed by the Governor of the State for a term of six years. The State Geologist serves as State Oil and Gas Supervisor and ex officio Secretary of the Board. The Supervisor is charged with the duty of enforcing all rules, regulations, and orders promulgated by the Board.
The official records of the agency are housed in the Board's main office in Tuscaloosa, and a regional office is located in Mobile. Search the Board's electronic databases or select a topic to obtain other information on Alabama's oil and gas resources and the activities and services of the Board.
Read more at www.gsa.state.al.us/ogb/ogb.html.