Welcome to the WVU Student Grotto!

The WVU Student Grotto is a caving organization located at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Our Mission

The Mission of the WVU Student Grotto is to promote safe and responsible caving to the students of West Virginia University and to further both the sport of caving and the scientific study of caves.

Meetings

Meetings take place every Wednesday at 8:00PM, room 125 Brooks Hall (new Geology Building) of WVU's downtown campus during the school year. Check our calendar for other events.

White-Nose Syndrome

The WVUSG is dedicated to ensuring that the actions of cavers do not contribute to the natural spread of white-nose syndrome in bats. We feel that education and strict compliance with proven decontamination procedures are the most effective way to combat possible human spread of WNS, and have instituted a mandatory decon policy for all Grotto trips. The Grotto will respect all WNS cave closures.

• White-Nose Syndrome Decontamination Procedures
• Information About White-Nose Syndrome

News

Congratulations to the new Spring 2010 Grotto officers: Chairperson Gayle Suppa, Vice-Chair Krista Tindall, Secretary Rachel McCormick, and Treasurer Tom Lilly!

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The WVUSG has published the Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 issue of our newsletter, Terra Incognito. Thanks to editor Abby Hohn, this is the first issue published in over 25 years!