Web Directory

» American Cave Conservation Association Inc.
   Based in Horse Cave, Kentucky. Dedicated to preservation of karstlands. Includes membership application, volunteer projects, news, events and contacts.
   http://www.cavern.org

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/baltimore/

» Boston Grotto
   Founded in 1952 to promote exploration, conservation, scientific studies and social activities. Includes contact information, trip calendar, newsletter, photo gallery and links.
   http://www.bostongrotto.org/

» 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.
   http://www.acave.us/ccms/

» Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society
   Promotes education, safety and conservation in underwater caves.
   http://www.nsscds.com/

» 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.
   http://www.cave-research.org/

» Central Arizona Grotto Website
   Promotes exploring, surveying, conservation, vertical work and safety techniques. Includes calendar of events, trip reports and contact information.
   http://caves.org/grotto/cag2/caghome.html

» Central Connecticut Grotto
   Located in Plainville and is a chapter of the NSS. Includes Constitution, activities schedule, photos, membership form and contact information.
   http://www.ctcavers.org/

» Central New Jersey Grotto
   Chartered in 1978 for exploration, conservation and study. Includes membership manual, monthly meeting notice, newsletters, photo galleries, store and links.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/cnjg/

» 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.
   http://www.centralstatescaving.com/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/colorado/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/cccc/Home.shtml

» Dayton Underground Grotto
   Formed in 1992 for cave exploration and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, newsletter, photos, library holdings and message board.
   http://www.dugcaves.com/

» Diablo Grotto
   Located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Includes information about membership, meetings, trips, training sessions and projects.
   http://www.museumca.org/diablo/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/dcg/

» 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.
   http://www.gemstategrotto.org/

» HR3 Home Page
   An NSS affiliated survey team called HR cubed. Survey news, history, membership list, accomplishments.
   http://thelances.org/hr3/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/kss/

» 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.
   http://www.karstwaters.org/

» MIT Caving Club
   Located on Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus. Offers trips during the school year. Includes schedule of events and contact information.
   http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/spelunk/home.html

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/mig/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/conservancy/mkc/

» 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.
   http://www.mss-caving.org/

» 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.
   http://mlg.hardakers.net/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/section/commelect/

» NSS Human Sciences Section
   Details the study of cavers and their interactions with each other and with caves.
   http://www.caves.org/section/hss/

» NSS Survey and Cartography Section
   Information on mapping and documenting caves, data management and archiving, and all forms of cave cartography.
   http://www.caves.org/section/sacs/

» NSS Vertical Section
   Seeks to develop, educate, and train cavers in safe and efficient vertical rope techniques.
   http://www.caves.org/section/vertical/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/section/video/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/region/nro/

» Northern Colorado Grotto
   Located in Fort Collins and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Includes events, newsletter, and contacts.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/northern_colorado/

» 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.
   http://www.nnjg.org/

» Northwest Cavers Association
   Affiliated with the National Speleological Society to promote conservation, safety and communication. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, photo gallery and regional events.
   http://www.caves.org/region/nca/

» 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.
   http://www.oregongrotto.com/

» 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.
   http://psc.cavingclub.org/

» SERA Karst Task Force (SKTF)
   Resource organization dedicated to karst conservation and the clean up of karst features and caves, through the education of both the public and caving communities. Includes membership details.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sktfvolunteer/

» Salt Lake Grotto
   A portal to organized caving in Utah. Meeting information, trip reports, upcoming trips, cave maps, and the Utah long and deep cave list.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/slgrotto/

» San Diego Grotto
   Activities include exploration, surveying and conservation in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Has meeting information, photos, maps and links.
   http://www.sdgrotto.com/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/sfbc/

» Sandia Grotto
   Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chapter of the NSS promotes study, conservation, safe exploration and fellowship. Includes Constitution, meeting and membership information, and photographs.
   http://www.sandiagrotto.org/

» Shasta Area Grotto
   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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/sag/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/ssg/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/sligo/

» Southeastern Regional Association
   SERA is an organization made up of the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee NSS regions, USA.
   http://www.caves.org/region/sera/

» Southern Colorado Mountain Grotto
   Caving in and around Colorado Springs, Colorado.
   http://www.socomogro.org

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/region/swr/

» Stonewall Cavers of the National Speleological Society
   Section of the NSS for gay, lesbian and bisexual cavers. Includes contact information.
   http://www.stonewallcavers.org/

» 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.
   http://www.psc-cavers.org/gangsta-mappers/

» Timpanogos Grotto
   Located near Salt Lake City, Utah and a chapter of the National Speleological Society. Includes information about projects, caving trips, photos and contacts.
   http://members.aol.com/timpgrotto/TimpGrotto.html

» 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.
   http://www.ts3.netmx.co.uk/

» Triangle Troglodytes
   Located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Features trip and meeting schedules, newsletters, photo galleries and contact information.
   http://www.rtpnet.org/~tritrogs/

» Wasatch Grotto
   Chapter of the National Speleological Society meets in Bountiful, Utah. Includes meeting and trip schedules, membership list, photos and contacts.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/wasatch/

» West Michigan Grotto
   Formed in 1999 this chapter of the NSS is dedicated to study, exploration and conservation. Includes a calendar of events, membership and contact information.
   http://www.hodag.cavefrog.com/wmg/

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/wvg/index.htm

» 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.
   http://www.caves.org/grotto/wss/

» 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.
   http://www.wkpp.org/