For example, the Louisiana Geological Survey has conducted detailed investigations of the 1. geopressured-geothermal resources of the Gulf Coast; 2. oils and gas resources, including the Tuscaloosa Marine shale, 3. sand and gravel deposits of Louisiana, 4, geology of individual parishes; 5. coastal subsidence and sea level rise; 6. geology of the Fort Polk region; 7. surface faulting; 8. coalbed methane; and 9. nearshore sand deposits that can be used in coastal restoration projects.
[3][4] In addition, the Louisiana Geological Survey has conducted detailed investigations into mapping the extent of and modeling freshwater aquifers.
This research has been accomplished with millions of dollars of external matching funds obtained from federal, state, and private sources.
[10] Also, the faculty and staff of the Louisiana Geological Survey have been repeatedly involved in preparing for and responding to natural disasters and other emergencies.
Each month, it answers a variety of inquiries from students, teachers, professors, consultants, out of state companies, archaeologists, geologists, and other people who have questions about the geology, environment, and resources of Louisiana.