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Swirl Canyon Cave Preserve

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The property is being managed by the Nashville Grotto and a permit is required to enter the cave.

NOTICE: To help prevent the spread of the deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS) affecting bat populations, please read the SCCi Cave Visitation Policy and follow these guidelines before visiting Swirl Canyon Cave:

• Obtain an Access Permit. In addition to any permit requirements contained in the Cave Preserve Management Plan, complete and return the WNS Permit Questionnaire and Compliance Statement to the SCCi Property Manager.
  
• Before and after visiting the Preserve, thoroughly clean and decontaminate all clothing, footwear or gear that has been previously used in a cave in Rhode Island, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky (or in a WNS-Affected State prior to 2006), following the procedures outlined in the latest USFWS guidelines (see Attachment 2).
• Do not use any clothing, footwear or gear that you cannot adequately decontaminate.
• Do not use any clothing, footwear or gear that has been used since January 1, 2006 in any cave in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and/or West Virginia, regardless of decontamination protocols followed.

For more information contact John Hickman or Bill Overton.

Acreage: Leased in Davidson County, Tennessee
Property Manager: Bill Overton (swirlcanyon@scci.org)
Access: Permit and key required, contact the management committee for access.

Commercial Use Statement
The Board of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) reaffirms its standing policy that bans the commercial use of our properties, and specifically, prohibits any activity where a charge of any type is made. Should you have any questions, contact the SCCi Chair at chair@scci.org .