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Cave Conservation and Management Section of the National Speleological Society Cave Conservation and Management Section of the National Speleological Society: Provides a central clearinghouse for research, expertise, and information. Offers a newsletter, membership benefits, the CCMS constitution, bylaws, minutes, and future events. (United States) http://www.acave.us/ccms/ Crescent City Cavers Crescent City Cavers: Grotto of the NSS and located in Metairie, Louisiana. Dedicated to exploration and conservation. Includes Constitution, meeting schedule, membership form, calendar of events, photo gallery and contacts. (United States) http://www.geocities.com/cccgrotto/index.html NSS Paleontology Section NSS Paleontology Section: National Speleological Society organization for cavers interested in the study of fossils featured. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/paleo/ Central Arizona Grotto Website Central Arizona Grotto Website: Promotes exploring, surveying, conservation, vertical work and safety techniques. Includes calendar of events, trip reports and contact information. (United States) http://caves.org/grotto/cag2/caghome.html Friends of the Oregon Caves Friends of the Oregon Caves: Devoted to preservation and history. Includes information about digital research library. (United States) http://www.oregoncaves.org Tri-State Speleological Society, Inc. Tri-State Speleological Society, Inc.: Chapter of the NSS and located in New Jersey. Promotes the exploration, conservation, and preservation. Includes membership and contact information. (United States) http://www.ts3.34sp.com/ Columbia Grotto of the National Speleological Society Columbia Grotto of the National Speleological Society: Activities in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties in California. Dedicated to promote exploration, conservation, study and preservation of caves. Includes meeting information, trip reports, photos and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/columbia/ Northern Colorado Grotto Northern Colorado Grotto: Located in Fort Collins and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Includes events, newsletter, and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/northern_colorado/ Kansas Speleological Society Kansas Speleological Society: Formed in 1983 to catalog, study and explore caves. Affiliated with the NSS. Includes membership and meeting information, library resources and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/kss/ Shasta Area Grotto of the NSS Shasta Area Grotto of the NSS: Located in Northern California. Promotes conservation, study and preservation of caves. Features articles about safety, conservation, management, restoration and ethics. Includes photo galleries and contact information. (United States) http://shastagrotto.homeunix.net/ Southeastern Regional Association Southeastern Regional Association: SERA is an organization made up of the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee NSS regions, USA. (United States) http://www.caves.org/region/sera/ Karst Waters Institute Karst Waters Institute: Aiming to improve the fundamental understanding of karst water systems through sound scientific research and the education of professionals and the public. (United States) http://www.karstwaters.org/ Windy City Grotto Windy City Grotto: Located in Chicago, Illinois and an affiliate of the NSS. Dedicated to exploration, preservation and conservation of the subterranean ecosystem. Contains information about meetings, calendar of events, library holdings and contacts. (United States) http://windycitygrotto.org/ Vermont Cavers Association Vermont Cavers Association: Based in Rutland and a chapter of the National Speleological Association. Dedicated to study and exploration. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, photos, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/vca/ San Diego Grotto San Diego Grotto: Activities include exploration, surveying and conservation in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Has meeting information, photos, maps and links. (United States) http://www.sdgrotto.com/ Michigan Karst Conservancy Michigan Karst Conservancy: Formed in 1983 and located in Ann Arbor. Aims to acquire, manage and protect unique geology and associated ecosystems. Includes details of projects and membership application. (United States) http://www.caves.org/conservancy/mkc/ HR3 Home Page HR3 Home Page: An NSS affiliated survey team called HR cubed. Survey news, history, membership list, accomplishments. (United States) http://thelances.org/hr3/ Greater Cincinnati Grotto Greater Cincinnati Grotto: Member of the NSS. Dedicated to conservation, exploration and research. Includes contact information, newsletter, calendar of events, library holdings and photo galleries. (United States) http://www.gcgcavers.com/ Gem State Grotto Gem State Grotto: Located in Boise, Idaho and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Promotes exploration, study, conservation and restoration of caves. Includes schedule of events and contact information. (United States) http://www.gemstategrotto.org/ Cleveland Grotto Cleveland Grotto: Features calendar of events, newsletter, photo gallery, links and contact information. (United States) http://www.clevelandgrotto.org/about.html The Gangsta Mappers The Gangsta Mappers: Informal group throughout mid-Atlantic states devoted to cartography projects in Virginia and West Virginia. Includes summaries of current and past trips, photos and contact information. Password required to access websheets and schedule of events. (United States) http://www.psc-cavers.org/gangsta-mappers/ Rock River Speleological Society Rock River Speleological Society: Formed in 1964 and a Grotto of the NSS. Dedicated to exploration and preservation of karst regions. Includes events, gear, tips, terminology, photos and contact information. Located in Rockford, Illinois. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/rrss/ Oregon Grotto of the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Area Oregon Grotto of the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Area: Located in Vancouver, Washington and dedicated to the exploration and conservation of caves. Highlights photos, upcoming events, articles, a meeting schedule, and membership details. (United States) http://www.oregongrotto.com/ The Detroit Urban Grotto The Detroit Urban Grotto: Includes meeting and contact information, and membership roster. Features history, maps and survey statistics of the Fisher Ridge Cave System in Kentucky. (United States) http://home.flash.net/~mfitch/ NSS Vertical Section NSS Vertical Section: Seeks to develop, educate, and train cavers in safe and efficient vertical rope techniques. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/vertical/ Potomac Speleological Club Potomac Speleological Club: Based in the District of Columbia area. Formed in 1957 to explore, conserve and study caves. Includes trip reports, calendar of events, projects, photos, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://www.psc-cavers.org Ohio River Valley Caving Region Ohio River Valley Caving Region: Affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Dedicated to study and preservation of caves in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Includes contacts, projects, meeting and membership information. (United States) http://BlueGrassGrotto.org/ovr.html Silver Sage Grotto Home Page Silver Sage Grotto Home Page: Chapter of the National Speleological Society was founded in 2001 for exploration, conservation and survey of South Central Idaho caves. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, event schedule, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://hiptr.home.mindspring.com/SSG/SSG_home.html National Speleological Society National Speleological Society: The national caving organization of the USA, with links to all affiliated regions, grottos (clubs), sections, and special interest groups. (United States) http://www.caves.org Sligo Grotto of the NSS Sligo Grotto of the NSS: Based in Maryland and chapter since 1970. Dedicated to conservation, protection, exploration and surveying. No fixed meeting dates and locations. Includes newsletter, photo album, membership and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/sligo/ American Cave Conservation Association Inc. American Cave Conservation Association Inc.: Based in Horse Cave, Kentucky. Dedicated to preservation of karstlands. Includes membership application, volunteer projects, news, events and contacts. (United States) http://www.cavern.org Central Connecticut Grotto Central Connecticut Grotto: Located in Plainville and is a chapter of the NSS. Includes Constitution, activities schedule, photos, membership form and contact information. (United States) http://www.ctcavers.org/ Willamette Valley Grotto Willamette Valley Grotto: Greater Portland area and chapter of the NSS. Offers recreational and scientific trips, surveying and mapping. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, meeting and membership information, calendar of events, photos and contacts. (United States) http://home.comcast.net/~WVG/ Little Egypt Grotto Little Egypt Grotto: Located in Carbondale, Illinois and chapter of National Speleological Society. Dedicated to exploration and conservation. Includes membership information, meeting minutes, Constitution, calendar of events and contacts. (United States) http://home.globaleyes.net/carbide/ Southern California Grotto Southern California Grotto: Meets in Pasadena. NSS chaper is dedicated to surveying and mapping, exploration, and conservation. Includes meeting and membership information, newsletter and contacts. (United States) http://www.mindspring.com/~bszukalski/socalgrotto/socalgrotto.html Flittermouse Grotto of Western North Carolina Flittermouse Grotto of Western North Carolina: Located in Ashville and member of the National Speleological Society. Promotes conservation of caves, safety in their exploration and fellowship. Includes meeting and contact information and photos. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/flittermouse/ Triangle Troglodytes Triangle Troglodytes: Located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Features trip and meeting schedules, newsletters, photo galleries and contact information. (United States) http://www.rtpnet.org/~tritrogs/ NSS Video Section NSS Video Section: Offers help in using camcorders, lighting systems, editing setups, and computer technology in cave-related presentations. Includes newsletter, membership and meeting information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/video/ West Michigan Grotto West Michigan Grotto: Formed in 1999 and is a chapter of the NSS. Dedicated to study, exploration and conservation. Includes calendar of events, membership and contact information. (United States) http://www.cavefrog.com/wmg/index.html Near Normal Grotto Near Normal Grotto: Located in Bloomington, Illinois and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Contains information about meetings, membership and contacts. (United States) http://oldsci.eiu.edu/physics/len/grotto/nng.htm Central New Jersey Grotto Central New Jersey Grotto: Chartered in 1978 for exploration, conservation and study. Includes membership manual, monthly meeting notice, newsletters, photo galleries, store and links. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/cnjg/ Sub-Urban Chicago Grotto of the National Speleological Society Sub-Urban Chicago Grotto of the National Speleological Society: Located in Aurora, Illinois. Provides exploration, conservation and fellowship. Includes meeting and contact information. (United States) http://hometown.aol.com/GGibula/SUCG.html Baltimore Grotto of the NSS Baltimore Grotto of the NSS: Founded in 1952 and dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, membership information, photo album and projects. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/baltimore/ Southwestern Region of the NSS Southwestern Region of the NSS: Formed to further the discovery, exploration, scientific study and conservation of karst areas in New Mexico and Texas. Includes Constitution, upcoming events, newsletter and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/region/swr/ Central Ohio Grotto Central Ohio Grotto: Founded in 1952 for exploration and mapping trips. Includes calendar of events, newsletter, photos, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://www.tuningoracle.com/COG/ Florida Speleological Society Florida Speleological Society: Located in Gainesville and became a chapter of the NSS in 1956. Dedicated to exploration and conservation. Includes newsletter, trip reports, photos, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.com/fss/index_ie.htm San Francisco Bay Chapter National Speleological Society San Francisco Bay Chapter National Speleological Society: Dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes information about meetings, trips and events calendar, newsletter, projects, photos and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/sfbc/ NSS Human Sciences Section NSS Human Sciences Section: Details the study of cavers and their interactions with each other and with caves. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/hss/ Colorado Grotto Colorado Grotto: Located in Denver and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes meeting information, events, projects, photo gallery and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/colorado/ Mother Lode Grotto of the National Speleological Society Mother Lode Grotto of the National Speleological Society: Located in Sacramento, California and devoted to exploration, study and preservation. Includes information about meetings, membership, equipment, conservation, MLG history and contacts. (United States) http://mlg.hardakers.net/ Diablo Grotto Diablo Grotto: Located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Includes information about membership, meetings, trips, training sessions and projects. (United States) http://www.museumca.org/diablo/ Stonewall Cavers of the National Speleological Society Stonewall Cavers of the National Speleological Society: Section of the NSS for gay, lesbian and bisexual cavers. Includes contact information. (United States) http://www.stonewallcavers.org/ Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society: Promotes education, safety and conservation in underwater caves. (United States) http://www.nsscds.com/ Cascade Grotto Home Page Cascade Grotto Home Page: Based in Seattle, Washington. A chapter of the NSS dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of caes and their contents. Meets monthly. (United States) http://www.cascadegrotto.org/ Northern New Jersey Grotto Northern New Jersey Grotto: Founded in 1952 and a chapter of the National Speleological Society. Contains contact information, meeting schedule, photos, upcoming trips and events. (United States) http://www.nnjg.org/ NADU NADU: Located in Mountain Home. North Arkansas Down Under has been affiliated with the NSS since 1993. Involved in exploration, conservation and photography. Includes information about meetings and contacts. (United States) http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/2789/ NSS Medical Section NSS Medical Section: Medical and health related information and resources for cavers. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/medical District of Columbia Grotto of the National Speleological Society District of Columbia Grotto of the National Speleological Society: Founded in 1939 and dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes calendar of events, project list, safety and equipment tips, meeting, membership and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/dcg/ Wasatch Grotto Wasatch Grotto: Chapter of the National Speleological Society meets in Bountiful, Utah. Includes meeting and trip schedules, membership list, photos and contacts. (United States) http://hometown.aol.com/caverbol/wasatch.htm Boston Grotto Boston Grotto: Founded in 1952 to promote exploration, conservation, scientific studies and social activities. Includes contact information, trip calendar, newsletter, photo gallery and links. (United States) http://www.bostongrotto.org/ WUSS WUSS: Located in Springfield, Ohio and a chapter of the NSS since 1980. Promotes exploration, scientific study, safety and conservation. Includes calendar of events, equipment tips, photos and contacts. (United States) http://www4.wittenberg.edu/student_organizations/wuss/ Bear River Grotto Bear River Grotto: NSS affiliate is located in the Cache Valley area of Northeastern Utah and dedicated to study, conservation and safety through education and training. Includes trip reports, photos, a list of officers, and contact information. (United States) http://www.geocities.com/bearrivergrotto/main.html Illinois Speleological Survey, Inc. Illinois Speleological Survey, Inc.: Formed to protect, conserve, locate, record, explore, and study caves and karst resources. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, calendar of events, and contact information. (United States) http://www.museum.state.il.us/iss/ Southern Colorado Mountain Grotto (SoCoMoGro) Southern Colorado Mountain Grotto (SoCoMoGro): Located in Colorado Springs and a member of the NSS. Dedicated to exploration, conservation and preservation. Includes meeting information, trip reports and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/scg/ Michigan Interlakes Grotto Michigan Interlakes Grotto: Based in Union Lake and is a chapter of the National Speleological Society. Promotes exploration and conservation. Includes upcoming events, meeting and membership information, photos, store and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/mig/ Dayton Underground Grotto Dayton Underground Grotto: Formed in 1992 for cave exploration and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, newsletter, photos, library holdings and message board. (United States) http://www.dugcaves.com/ NSS Survey and Cartography Section NSS Survey and Cartography Section: Information on mapping and documenting caves, data management and archiving, and all forms of cave cartography. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/sacs/ Central States Caving Society Central States Caving Society: Founded in 1998. Dedicated to safe exploration and conservation in lower-central Missouri and western Kentucky. Includes trip pictures and contact information. (United States) http://www.glenngriffith.com/cscs/index.htm Wisconsin Speleological Society Wisconsin Speleological Society: Has chapters of the NSS in Green Bay and Madison. Promotes exploration and study. Includes membership information, events, trip schedules and contacts. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/wss/ Northeastern Regional Organization Northeastern Regional Organization: Affiliated with the NSS and includes grottos in Pennsylvania, New York, New England and Eastern Canada. Includes newsletter, Constitution, meeting and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/region/nro/ Commander Cody Caving Club Commander Cody Caving Club: NSS grotto based in the Delaware Valley. Dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, meeting and membership information, photo gallery and links. (United States) http://www.caves.org/grotto/cccc/Home.shtml Minnesota Speleological Survey Minnesota Speleological Survey: Affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Dedicated to study, exploration and conservation of caves. Includes information about projects, meetings, membership and contacts. (United States) http://www.intothevoid.com/mss/ Cave Research Foundation Cave Research Foundation: Institutional member of the NSS. Involved with conservation, research and karst interpretation. Includes operation areas, programs and projects, publications, and membership information. (United States) http://www.cave-research.org/ MIT Caving Club MIT Caving Club: Located on Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus. Offers trips during the school year. Includes schedule of events and contact information. (United States) http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/spelunk/home.html Sandia Grotto Sandia Grotto: Located in Albuquerque. Chapter of the NSS promotes study, conservation, safe exploration and fellowship. Includes Constitution, meeting and membership information, photos and contacts. (United States) http://boim.com/~sandia/ Flint River Grotto Flint River Grotto: Based in Tallahassee, Florida to promote cave exploration and conservation. Includes contact information, meeting and trip schedules. (United States) http://tfn.net/~frgrotto/ Woodville Karst Plain Project Woodville Karst Plain Project: Devoted to exploration of underwater caves in Big Bend area of northern Florida. Includes articles on history, equipment, procedures, decompression, diving updates, image gallery and contacts. (United States) http://www.wkpp.org/ CU Geology Club CU Geology Club: Campus group funded by the Department of Geological Sciences of the University of Colorado. Includes trips and activities, photo gallery and contact information. (United States) http://www.colorado.edu/geolsci/geolclub/index.htm NSS Communications and Electronics Section NSS Communications and Electronics Section: Offers a forum for those cavers interested in cave radio and electronic gadgetry. Includes articles, newsletter, membership requirements and contact information. (United States) http://www.caves.org/section/commelect/