Medium Lynn D. Helms, Director Bruce E. Hicks, Assistant Director Oil and Gas Division Edward C. Murphy, Assistant Director Geological Survey, State Geologist Medium https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ndgs/ Geological Survey Primary source of geological information in the state. Publishes maps and reports on the mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources of North Dakota. Click here for Survey /dmr/oilgas Oil and Gas Regulates the drilling and production of oil and natural gas in North Dakota in a manner that will realize the greatest possible good from our state's vital natural resources. Click here for Oil and Gas /dmr/paleontology Paleontology The Paleontology Dept manages the public fossil dig program, collections database, and provides both scientific and educational resources about our great state's fossils. Click here for Fossil Program Medium DMR News and Resources: IIJA - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Orphan well site plugging, remediation, and restoration) Bakken Restart Task Force - CARES Act Funding Ordinary High Water Mark NorthSTAR - North Dakota Statewide Tracking and Reporting System Information Other: Download files Related Websites: Industrial Commission Pipeline Authority Medium