Who are the users of services offered?
Geological services are used, directly or indirectly, by virtually every citizen of New York State. Individuals may seek the advice of a geologist regarding the land stability or flooding potential of property for a new housing site. Municipalities may hire geologists to provide advice on how best to develop and manage a water supply system. Counties often engage the services of geologists in order to identify a suitable location for a landfill or to characterize conditions surrounding existing landfills. Attorneys hire geologists as expert witnesses in a wide range of civil litigation activities. At the level of state government, geologists are on staff at the Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, and the State Geological Survey. These geologists provide information on the basic geological materials of New York and the suitability of those materials for commercial extraction and use in the construction of roads, bridges, schools, airports and the like. Scientis
