The Southern California Grotto is a chapter of the National Speleological Society. The NSS was founded for the purpose of advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves.
Caves are unique and sensitive environments.
The Southern California Grotto is committed to the protection of caves, and cave conservation activities. These activities include education, cave restoration, cave protection, and assisting government agencies and private landowners in developing management plans for caves and karst areas. Southern California Grotto members have contributed countless hours of volunteer time and labor to protect these invaluable resources. Since 1948 the Southern California Grotto has served cavers in and around the greater Los Angeles area and also includes members worldwide. The Southern California Grotto provides a forum for cavers to meet and participate in various caving activities, including surveying and mapping, exploration, and conservation projects.