Geologists Board

The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is the leading agency in collecting and disseminating geologic information and mineral data for the state of Idaho. With offices in Moscow and Boise, the IGS has been serving the state since 1919, providing timely and relevant geologic information to support various industries and land-use decisions. The IGS conducts research, produces geologic maps, and provides information on natural resources such as metallic and industrial minerals, groundwater, oil and gas, and geothermal energy. Additionally, the IGS conducts research on geologic hazards and disseminates data to mitigate their impacts. Through publications, interactive web map apps, and outreach efforts, the IGS aims to educate the public and promote excellence in the teaching and practice of earth sciences.Generated from the website

The Idaho Department of Lands-Director s Office is operated by administrative bureau. It is responsible for the development and proposal of necessary constitutional, statutory and administrative rule changes to complete endowment reforms. The office also finalizes and implements land acquisition and disposal strategies and establishes asset management plans that include land, cash and investment resources. The Idaho Department of Lands-Director s Office additionally helps to develop internal departments procedures and policies. It maintains a land, minerals and range division that manages a bureau of surface and mineral resources that handle disclaimers of interest and easements and other general fund real estate transactions. The office administers operations and support services divisions. The Idaho Department of Lands-Director s Office additionally handles the preparation of annual budget, processing of receipts and expenditures and nonfire-related travel reimbursements. Located in Boise, Idaho, it prepares annual capital property inventory.

The Idaho Department of Commerce works to create jobs, strengthen communities and market the state. It maintains a science and technology advisory council that is composed of university presidents, government agency leaders and industry executives. The department administers the Idaho Community Development Block Grant program, which allocates funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Its funds are used to construct projects that benefit low and moderate-income families. The department s power and energy, biological sciences, and digital imaging and sensor technologies, and new materials and nanotechnology platforms have been formed by the Idaho Science & Technology Advisory Council. The Idaho Department of Commerce is located in Boise, Idaho.