MKC Affiliations:

  • Karst Waters Institute (KWI): The purposes of the Karst Waters Institute are to improve fundamental scientific understanding and increase knowledge of karst water systems, for more effective management of water resources, and to assist in the education of professionals and the public.
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  • The National Speleological Society (NSS) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The NSS was founded for the purpose of advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves. More than 10,000 members in 200 grottos conduct regular meetings to bring cavers together within their general area and coordinate activities which may include mapping, cleaning, and gating sensitive caves.
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  • The Land Trust Alliance (LTA) supports conservation in communities across the country by ensuring that people who work through voluntary land trust organizations have the information, skills, and resources they need to save land.
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