2007 National Cave
and Karst Management Symposium
October 8 - 12 St.
Louis, Missouri
Thanks!
To our many generous cosponsors!
| The following sponsorsors were inadvertantly omitted from the program and initial web listing--our sincerest apologies for the oversight! We greatly appreciate the support of each and every one of our sponsors! |
 Bat Conservation International (BCI),
based in Austin, Texas, is devoted to conservation, education, and
research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve. It
was founded in 1982, as scientists around the world became concerned
that bats essential to the balance of nature and human economies were
in alarming decline. Under the founding guidance of Dr. Merlin Tuttle,
an internationally recognized authority on bats, the organization has
achieved unprecedented progress by emphasizing sustainable uses of
natural resources that benefit both bats and people.
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The National Speleological Foundation
The National Speleological Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit organization that manages and invests funds for cave/karst related organizations. It currently manages 27 different Funds for such organizations as the NSS, CRF, RASS, Michigan Karst, and others. It also provides grants to individuals and organizations for cave/karst projects and research studies. |
 Explore a cave near you and see why millions of visitors each year go underground in search of family fun, adventure, and education. Visit our website for a directory of caves open to the public. These unique and historical attractions provide a fun opportunity to experience nature’s beauty, while learning about preserving these natural wonders. No two are alike, so find a cave near you and explore! |
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ESRI ESRI is the world leader in the geographic information system (GIS) software industry. ESRI software helps you accomplish tasks faster, easier, and more efficiently. |
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Missouri Department of
Conservation The mission of the Missouri Department of Conservation is
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Missouri Caves &
Karst Conservancy
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National Cave and Karst Research Institute The goals of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute are to
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Hartwig Cave Protection
Fund & Randy Long The Hartwig Cave Protection Fund is administered by the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and William R. Elliott. MCHF is a nonprofit organization that manages private contributions for conservation for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Private cave owners Dr. Frederick Hartwig and Mr. Randy Long contributed funds for protection of private caves and cave conservation education. |
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Missouri Speleological
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USGS-MCGSC The mission of the Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center (MCGSC) is to conduct geographic research for the prediction, assessment, and mitigation of natural and manmade hazards, to monitor land use change, and to relate land cover dynamics to population, disease, and ecosystem change so policy makers at all levels of government can make informed decisions regarding current and future issues affecting their geographic regions. |
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Our mission is to manage, protect and sustain Illinois' natural and cultural resources; provide resource-compatible recreational opportunities; and promote natural resource-related public safety, education, and science. |
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Schlafly Schlafly Beer was born in 1991. Our modest goal was and is to offer St. Louis a representative sampling of the best beers ever brewed, throughout history, anywhere in the world. To that end, we brew over 34 different styles of beer, of which we typically serve six or more at any one time. Interested in environmental and sustainability issues? Schlafly Green Notes feature important information regarding Green Drinks, Schlafly Gardenworks, The Maplewood Farmers Market and other pertinent information relating to our commitment to community and the environment. Find out more at http://www.schlafly.com. |
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Hoffman
Environmental Research Institute The mission of Hoffman Environmental Research Institute is to be a leader in basic and applied research that aims to better understand landscape/atmosphere/water/human interactions. The Institute involves post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students in all aspects of this work to increase their critical thinking skills and technical expertise in the environmental discipline, and in combination with extensive international ties, to prepare these students for success in a global society. |
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Cave Research Foundation A private, non-profit organization dedicated to:
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The
Nature Conservancy, Tennessee Chapter Founded in 1978, the Tennessee Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has become the largest and most effective conservation organization in Tennessee. Working across the entire state, the chapter has protected more than 220,000 acres of critical habitats and established 20 preserves. Along the way, the Conservancy has helped protect such cherished Tennessee sanctuaries as Hubbard’s Cave, the Walls of Jericho, Radnor Lake, Savage Gulf, Big South Fork, Roan Mountain, the Wolf River, and the John Tully Wildlife Management Area. Over the more than 25 years of conservation in Tennessee, the Chapter has also worked to shine a light on the importance of protecting the fragile cave and karst landscape and has spearheaded cave conservation projects all over the state. |
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Nature Conservancy, Oklahoma Chapter The Oklahoma Chapter of The Nature Conservancy helps to protect a 20,000 strong gray bat colony in the Twin Caves Preserve, in far northeastern Oklahoma near the Missouri state line. It is an extensive limestone cave with an underground stream and is home to rare bats and aquatic species. Above, the surface habitat is eastern deciduous forest. Among other preserves conserving cave and karst resource is the Charley Owl Preserve, comprising 864 acres, is also in eastern Oklahoma, near the Arkansas state line. The Charley Owl Preserve also contains a limestone cave with rare bats, including the federally endangered gray bat and the Ozark big-eared bat. |
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Nature Conservancy, Arkansas Chapter In cooperation with many partners (including Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and local caving clubs), the Conservancy’s Ozark Karst Program is working to ensure this spectacular landscape and the plants and animals it harbors are safe. Using species inventories, the Conservancy has identified critical cave areas and is conserving them through acquisitions, voluntary protection agreements and private landowner cost-share incentives. Because the Ozark karst ecosystem crosses over county, state and agency lines, the karst program is a cooperative effort including staff from The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois. Participation by public agencies from three states and three U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regions is imperative to the success of the project as well. |
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Nature Conservancy, Missouri Chapter The Nature Conservancy in Missouri was established in 1956 to protect Missouri’s prairie, woodlands and waters. Through partnerships with private landowners, governmental organizations and other conservation agencies, we have helped protect more than 150,000 acres. With its ancient array of beautiful and imperiled landscapes, the Ozarks are the heart of the Conservancy’s work in Missouri. A land of streams and woods, caves and sinkholes, Missouri’s Ozarks harbor natural wonders of global significance like the continent’s biggest unglaciated fen complex and the world’s largest dolomite glade. Using our scientific, systematic planning, we have targeted areas that are most crucial to the survival of our natural systems here in Missouri - our Ozarks, grasslands and fresh water systems - and around the globe. |
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National
Speleological Society With over 12,000 members and 200 grottos, the National Speleological Society does more than any other organization to study, explore, and conserve cave and karst resources; protect access to caves; encourage responsible management of caves and their unique environments; and promote responsible caving. |
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West
Virginia Cave Conservancy, Inc. The West Virginia Cave Conservancy (WVCC) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the cave and karsts resources of West Virginia for future generations. The West Virginia Cave Conservancy was formed to:
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Speleobooks Exclusively about bats and caves. In business for over 30 years. Easy ordering with fast, personal answers to your questions. |
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UMR
Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering Earth Sciences have been an integral part of the University of Missouri- Rolla since its founding, just after the Civil War, as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. Because of the school's tradition and location near the Tri-State and Southeast Missouri Lead-Zinc districts the past emphasis of the department has been in metals exploration and mining geology.The department has a long and proud history of faculty and students who have contributed to the advancement of the geological sciences and to minerals exploration. While still maintaining its traditional role in mining, the department has expanded to include those fields of geology and geophysics pertaining to the petroleum and environmental fields. |
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Ozark
Underground Laboratory The Ozark Underground Laboratory, Inc. (OUL), is a private consulting and contract studies firm which provides groundwater tracing and other hydrogeological services throughout North America. The OUL has been in continuous full-time operation since 1973 under the direction of Tom Aley, who serves as Principal Hydrogeologist for the firm. The OUL has a full time staff of eight people. We are not affiliated with any academic institution, and we have no academic responsibilities that could interfere with full client service. The OUL has designed and either conducted, or assisted with, over 4,000 groundwater traces in the United States and Canada, in addition to a modest number of traces in Australia, Barbados, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Peru. |
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Missouri
Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks Missouri boasts more than 140,000 acres in 83 state parks and historic sites and access to61,000 acres in the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry. Visitors can step back into the past to experience our state's history, explore Missouri's natural landscapes such as forests, prairies and savannas, and enjoy opportunities for hiking, bicycling, camping, picnicking, fishing and swimming. To further promote the visitors' understanding and appreciation of these resources, the department provides programs about these natural and cultural resources. Whether bicycling in the shadow of Missouri River bluffs or strolling through the homes of the state's famous residents, visitors to the state's 83 state parks and historic sites can enjoy our natural and cultural resource diversity. |
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Northeastern
Cave Conservancy, Inc. The Northeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (NCC) is a not-for-profit corporation committed to the conservation, study, management, and acquisition of caves and karst areas having significant geological, hydrological, biological, recreational, historical, or aesthetic features. The NCC programs are focused mainly on the preservation of caves and karst. Outreach includes education in schools and local communities, establishment of park spaces on karstlands, and educational messages about the significance of groundwater pollution on this sensitive underground ecosystem. |
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Missouri
Parks Association A non-profit citizen’s organization--independent and non-partisan--dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites |
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