We are interested in caves anywhere in the southeastern US which need protection or management for conservation or access reasons. The SCCI is particularly interested in caves which are threatened with closure or destruction or those which provide a habitat for endangered species such as the Grey Bay, Tennessee Cave Salamander, or Harts Tongue Fern. Our mission is to preserve caves and cave environments and to manage them responsibly. In 1999, the SCCI will host the National Cave Management Symposium in Chattanooga. We urge all southeastern cavers, as well as cavers from other areas who visit the region, to consider joining the SCCi and helping to support projects such as the acquisition of Neversink.
Members receive a newsletter which reports on SCCi news, issues, and projects.
The SCCi recently purchased a large piece of land containing several outstanding and unique caves, including Cemetery Pit, Rusty's Cave, and Hurricane Cave, so contributions above the regular membership dues are desperately needed. For more information on SCCi projects and activities or to volunteer assistance, you can contact any of the Directors. The Southeastern Cave Conservancy is working to protect and manage caves in the southeast. We need your help.