Restoration We can engage in cleanup projects as volunteers, and encourage new cavers to participate in such activities. Helping on restoration or cleanup projects is a good way for new cavers to learn what not to do. Such projects can range from cleaning mud-smeared formations, to cleaning graffiti, to hauling out trash and batteries, to picking lint off of formations or clearing blast rubble in a commercial cave. Here are some photos of restoration work underway at Lilburn Cave. Therefore, caving parties should leave a cave as they find it.
Scientific collection is professional, selective, and minimal.
The collecting of mineral or biological material for display purposes, including previously broken or dead speleothems, is never justified, as it encourages others to collect and destroys the interest of the cave. Where there is reason to believe that publication of cave locations will lead to vandalism before adequate protection can be established, the Society will oppose such publication. It is the duty of every Society member to take personal responsibility for spreading a consciousness of the cave conservation problem to each potential user of the caves. Without this, the beauty and value of our caves will not long remain with us.