Our Mission

To protect caves and karst landscapes through conservation, education and recreation.

Our Vision

All significant and sensitive caves are protected for future generations.

5-Year Goals (FY22-FY27)

Establish best-practice conservation methods for wild caves and karst lands.

• Create land management plans based on Land Trust Alliance standards 
• Train preserve teams in how to monitor their respective preserve-specific resources
• Ensure appropriate volunteer coverage for each preserve
• Educate external groups by showcasing specific conserved resources

Create a high-performing organization

• Develop best practice volunteer recruitment and training guidelines and procedures
• Proactively identify, recruit, and mentor new leadership at all levels of the organization
• Develop, document, and internally communicate clear organizational roles and responsibilities

Generate revenues to support short and long-term goals for the organization

• Educate current and potential donors on the unknown and hidden cost of operations and acquisitions.
• 50% of members will be sustaining members
• Raise $250,000 for Stewardship Endowment Fund
• Shift burden of low cost projects (gates, parking areas, kiosks, etc.) to volunteers and sponsors