CascadeGrotto Here’s the new USGS karst map of the 48 contiguous US states in high resolution: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2014/1156/pdf/of2014-1156_hi-res-pdfs/of2014-1156_figure_1.pdf Here’s the new USGS karst map of Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico in high resolution: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2014/1156/pdf/of2014-1156_hi-res-pdfs/of2014-1156_figure_2.pdf Here’s a link to the new US karst report, map, kml, gis, etc files: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2014/1156/
The NSS has produced a guide to responsible caving, which is an excellent overview of caving techniques, safety, and ethical considerations. Download the PDF by clicking here: A Guide to Responsible Caving Topics include: Going Caving? The Underground Cave Life Protecting Cave Resources Caving Courtesy What To Bring Before the Trip Cave Like a Caver … Read more
It’s easy to find a caving club near you! Simply click on the image below to be re-directed to the NSS Find a Caving Club page: http://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml
February 2020 | ConservationSpeleo Buzz is a monthly email for members by members from across the county. The goal is to highlight several community topics throughout the year. If you would like to submit content for future buzz emails please email PR@Caves.org to be a part of our Call-for-Content. NSS Signs Management Plan for Thunderhole Cave, TNThe NSS announces … Read more
2/21/20 7pm 1. Introductions 2. Old Business Treasurers report – doing well financially due to membership. $7000 in the bank. Discretionary funds for rentals, PO Box, holiday party, etc. T shirts – Chi messed up and didn’t bring t shirt info. She will get the shirt info to Daryl and post it on the Cascade … Read more
January 17 2020 Tukwila, WA 18 cavers attending, including >5 new faces. Introductions – Everyone was asked what they wanted to get out of the grotto this year, and these are the responses: more caving Windy Creek Cave trip Increase skill sets Caving events “Telecommuting” (live stream of meetings) Basic training Become a safe, competent … Read more
(No December 2019 meeting) November 15th Agenda Call to order Treasurer’s Report Old Business: – Mailbox – to be discontinued ~ April (depending on renewal schedule) T-shirts – in the works Legal waiver advice/documents from Jay Clark in the works Constitution and Bylaws New Business: Poll for Annual Holidays Party 12/7 Sat (9) 12/13 Fri … Read more
October 18th Agenda and Minutes Call to order Old Business: Constitution and Bylaws – notice given T-shirts – in the works Legal waivers in the works New Business Mailbox Motion to extend box for 6 months with notices to non-emailers and in the newsletter of upcoming discontinuation by SWANSON. MOTION PASSES. Dues are due Trips … Read more
Cascade Grotto Meeting 9/20/19 Introductions – new faces Old Business Legal waivers Jay Clark is a lawyer and NSS member who is offering pro-bono work/advice for liability lawsuits; offering to grottos. Work would be specific to Washington laws. NSS member response from poll asking if Grottos (non-exhaustive) use them is 50/50 agree and disagree (need … Read more
Four little brown bats or Yuma myotis (species are difficult to distinguish visually) that were found near Cle Elum in Kittitas County in April (2019) tested positive for white-nose syndrome. WDFW received the positive test results in August (2019). This is the first confirmation of white-nose syndrome east of the Cascade Range in Washington. Be … Read more