Created in 1837, the Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS) is an official agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with geological research and the dissemination of information about the state's energy, mineral and water resources.
The IGWS was created in 1837 as a governmental organization of the U.S. state of Indiana dedicated to conducting geological studies and sharing data on the state's natural energy sources, minerals, and water supplies.