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Southeastern Cave Conservancy News
The SCCi Adopts
Revised Cave Visitation Policy for WNS Concerns
February 27, 2010 - The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc (SCCi)
today approved a revised Cave Visitation Policy, effective immediately. The Board
adopted this policy in order to help reduce the potential inadvertent introduction of foreign
substances, including the fungus associated with White Nose Syndrome (WNS), that could harm
bats and other forms of cave life.
The revised Cave Visitation Policy reflects the SCCi Board's continuing efforts to balance
the management and protection aspects of cave conservation in accordance with the SCCi
mission and purpose. Our members and partners have committed enormous amounts of money and
time to protect these caves and their fragile ecosystems, and the Board greatly appreciates
their continuing support. If you have any questions regarding the revised policy, please
contact Chair Brian Krebs, Stewardship Chair Bill Overton, or the appropriate SCCi Property
Manager or Management Team.
SCCi Draft Quarterly Reports
for February 27, 2010 Board Meeting
Now
Available. Meeting
Agenda
Jay Clark Wins 2009 John Van Swearingen IV Stewardship Award
Jay Clark, who has served as the SCCi's pro bono attorney for many years, wins this year's stewardship award. Read more...
Jim Wilbanks Shaves His Head for the SCCi and Breast Cancer Awareness
Jim Wilbanks thinks that the best thing cavers can do for the SCCi is to become a sustaining member. If we all give what we
can, the sky is the limit. But Jim recently did much more for the SCCi. To raise money for the SCCi, raise awareness about breast cancer, and support a good friend undergoing chemotherapy, Jim Wilbanks shaved his head (and his beard!). Read more...
SCCi Board Votes to Reopen Tennessee and Kentucky Caves
On May 22nd, 2009 the SCCi Board voted to reopen the following Tennessee caves: Gourdneck Cave, Sinking Cove Cave(s), South Pittsburg, Snail Shell Cave, and Swirl Canyon Cave. Logsdon Cave in Kentucky was also reopened. Please refer to the management plan for each cave for access guidelines. The following caves in Tennessee and Kentucky will remain closed: Hardins / Junkyard Cave, Holly Creek Cave, Rattling Pit, Wolf River Cave, and Frenchman Knob Cave.
Letter from SCCi Chair Brian Krebs to Members About WNS
Read the letter from SCCi Chair Brian Krebs sharing some important information with you about the SCCi’s response to white-nose syndrome (WNS), and asking for your continued support.
Join Us for the SCCi Annual Membership Meeting and Board Meeting
The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc. will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Steward Springs Cave Preserve located in Ft. Payne, Alabama. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. (Central Time). Prior to the meeting, the Board will hold its quarterly business meeting beginning at 12 p.m. This meeting will be at the Wells Valley Recreation Center 4220 Godfrey Ave NE. For more information and driving directions, please see the meeting announcement.
SCCi Acts to Protect Bats (April 16, 2009)
On April 16, 2009, the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc, (SCCi) has taken precautionary action to help protect bats from White Nose Syndrome (WNS) by temporarily closing several SCCi caves. We are working closely with specialists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partner organizations to make sure we are aware of all current WNS information and to respond appropriately. We will reopen our caves as soon as the Board determines that it is safe to do so.
Read more...
The SCCi Acts to Protect
Endangered Bat Populations in Caves (February 7, 2009)
On February 7, 2009, the Board of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) took precautionary action to protect tens of thousands of endangered bats from deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS) by closing several SCCi-owned or managed caves in the southeastern U.S. All of the caves being closed are home to significant populations of endangered bats. The selected caves will remain closed until the board determines that it is appropriate to reopen them:
- Frenchman Knob Cave in Kentucky
- Wolf River Cave, Holly Creek Cave and Rattling Cave in Tennessee
- Fricks Cave in Georgia
- Anderson Cave in Alabama
Read more...
Frick's Cave Open House Cancelled
The Board of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy regrets to inform our members that we have decided to cancel the Fricks Cave Open House scheduled for February 28. We made this decision due to our concern for the population of over 10,000 endangered Gray bats that depend on this cave. Read more...
The SCCi Acquires Fern Cave Preserve
On October 10, 2008, SCCi Chairman Brian Krebs announced that the Conservancy has signed a contract to purchase 80 acres in Jackson County, Alabama overlying a large portion of Fern Cave and including the Fern Sink Entrance and Surprise Pit. The preserve is a privately owned tract adjoining the federally-owned Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge . Read more...
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