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News & Events		2013-01-02	View
Kay Hill Deen Fern Cave Preserve	Surprise Pit, photo by Amy HinkleFern Cave is one of the most significant and fascinating caves in the Unites States. On October 10, 2008, SCCi announced that they signed a contract to purchase 80 acres in Jackson County Alabama overlying a large portion of Fern Cave and including the ...	2013-01-02	View
Anderson Cave Preserve	Anderson Cave, photo by Jerry SaulsberryThe SCCi and the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) entered the Anderson Cave Preserve Cooperative Management Agreement in May 2007 to reduce unauthorized entry and potential liability of caves within its watershed. The SCCi will study and help to protect the endangered species that ...	2013-01-02	View
Preserves by State	The SCCi owns or leases cave preserves in six southeastern states. Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida Kentucky West Virginia	2013-01-02	View
Alphabetical Listing of Preserves	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please send an email to stewardship@scci.org or call 423-771-9671 Extension 101.Anderson Cave Preserve ...	2013-01-02	View
West Virginia	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email or by phone at 423-771-9671.Lobelia Saltpeter ...	2013-01-02	View
Kentucky	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email or by phone at 423-771-9671.Frenchman KnobAcreage: ...	2013-01-02	View
Tennessee	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email to (stewardship@scci.org) or by phone at ...	2013-01-02	View
Florida	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email or by phone at 423-771-9671.Hollow RidgeAcreage: ...	2013-01-02	View
Georgia	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email or call him at 423-771-9671.Charles B. ...	2013-01-02	View
Alabama	Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors. If you contact one of our property managers but don't get a response, please contact our Stewardship Chair by email at stewardship@scci.org or by phone at ...	2013-01-02	View
Preserves	Permits are required for all SCCi preserves. To request a permit, visit http://permits.scci.org.The SCCi protects over 170 caves on 31 preserves in 6 states. For over 25 years, SCCi has balanced conservation with recreational use. Use the following table to discover more about our preserves and how you can visit. ...	2013-01-02	View
Support Cave and Karst Landscape Conservation	SCCi wants to make it easy for you to support the conservation of wild caves in the Southeast. However you choose to give, know how much it is appreciated and needed. Use the menu on the right to learn more about the different ways you can make a difference. Or ...	2013-01-02	View
Board of Directors	A Board of Directors, elected by the membership, governs the SCCi. Terms of office are staggered, and several seats are up for election each summer following the Annual Membership Meeting. The end of each director's current term is listed after their name. The Board of Directors elects Officers once a ...	2013-01-02	View
Our Mission & Vision	Our MissionTo protect caves and karst landscapes throughout the southeastern US through conservation, education and recreation. Our VisionThe most significant and sensitive caves across the southeastern US are protected forever for all future generations.	2013-01-02	View
SCCi now owns Lost Canyon Cave	The SCCi now owns Lost Canyon Cave! Closed for many years, Lost Canyon is now open to cavers once again. The cave is located in Johnsons Crook, near Rising Fawn, Georgia. With a total depth of 352 feet, Lost Canyon is one of Georgia's deepest caves. Its lower level is ...	2012-10-09	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acquires Addition to the Valhalla Cave Preserve	In February 2012, the SCCi closed on the purchase of the Patrick addition to the Valhalla Cave Preserve. Ownership of this property represents an effort spanning ten years and a marathon amount of work over the last two years. The State of Alabama’s Forever Wild program is purchasing all of ...	2012-07-30	View
2011/2012 Annual Report	If you missed our annual member's meeting on June 2, you can still review our 2011/2012 annual report! SCCi 2011/2012 AnnualReport	2012-06-03	View
New Guidelines for Visiting SCCi Caves	We have a new Cave Visitation Policy that applies to all of our caves. It includes a new method of deconning gear that's MUCH easier and doesn't require any chemicals: hot water. Please read the policy and clear your gear before and after visiting not just SCCi caves, but all ...	2012-05-08	View
Three Steps to Clean Caving with Hot Water Disinfection	Caving is muddy. Sometimes really muddy. But "Clean Caving" is a practice we should all follow to help protect our cave ecosystems. In addition to concerns regarding White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungus-caused disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. in the past several years, we ...	2012-05-08	View
SCCi Unable to Renew Jacobs Mountain Preserve Lease	October, 2012Due to the pending sale of the Jacobs Mountain property by the current landowner, the SCCi was not able to renew our lease on the Jacobs Mountain Preserve. Our lease expired on October 13, 2012; SCCi members no longer have access to the preserve.We are hopeful that the property ...	2012-04-30	View
December 17 Work Day at the SCCi Fox Mountain Preserve	The first of several planned work days to clear trails at the SCCi's Fox Mountain Preserve is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th, beginning at 9 AM EST. This work day will focus on clearing the trail up to Rusty's Cave, which received a direct hit from a tornado that came ...	2011-12-10	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy End Lease of Long Island Cove	The Southeastern Cave Conservancy recently decided to end our lease of Long Island Cove. We’re really glad our members could enjoy the wonderful caves in the cove for the past two years, but we felt that the money we would spend on an additional year’s lease would be better spent ...	2011-12-08	View
We're Reopening Caves	The SCCi Board of Directors recently voted to re-open nearly all of our caves with seasonal bat populations in May 2012. We had closed these caves in 2009, when the cause of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS), and mechanism by which it spread, were poorly understood. At the time, WNS was over ...	2011-10-10	View
The SCCi Now Owns Tumbling Rock Cave	We're pleased to announce that cavers now own the classic and caver-favorite Tumbling Rock Cave! The SCCi started leasing the cave in January, 2008 and purchased the cave in July, 2011. Tumbling Rock Inc., an Alabama non-profit corporation, manages the cave. This very special acquisition is the culmination of more ...	2011-10-10	View
Parking Area and Access Route for the Fox Mountain	There is a new parking area and access to the SCCi's Fox Mtn. Preserve in Rising Fawn, Georgia, home to Rusty's, Byers, Cemetery Pit, and other caves. We no longer have permission to park on the Rising Fawn Market (formerly Sue's Market) property.The SCCi has a new parking area and ...	2011-06-08	View
SCCi Creates Jacobs Mountain Preserve	The SCCi is excited to announce our newest lease acquisition, the Jacobs Mountain Preserve. Located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jacobs Mountain features 65 known caves that have been closed for many years. Eighteen of the caves are considered significant, including Paint Rock River Cave, Guess Cave, Norsemans Well, Torode Pit, ...	2010-10-10	View
SCCi Creates Long Island Cove Preserve	The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) has just opened to visitation Long Island Cove in Jackson County, Alabama. The Long Island Cove Preserve contains two notable pits, one significant horizontal cave, and seven other known caves; all of these caves have been closed for several years. Deep Well, at 292 ...	2009-10-10	View
Jim Wilbanks Shaves His Head for the SCCi and Breast Cancer Awareness	Saturday evening at TAG was coming about. Gail and I brought our chairs and found a spot. I noticed Cathy Borer, Tim White and Berta Kirchman a couple of rows back and went back to say hello. Somehow the conversation turned to cancer. There is so much of it in ...	2009-10-09	View
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 tothe management plan for each cavefor access guidelines. The following caves in Tennessee ...	2009-05-22	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acts to Protect Endangered Bat Populations in Caves	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 ...	2009-04-16	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Chair Brian Krebs Issues Letter to Members About WNS	Dear SCCi member,I am writing to share some important information with you about the SCCi’s response to white-nose syndrome (WNS), and to ask for your help. WNS poses a serious threat to hibernating bats in caves throughout the southeastern U.S., including several that the SCCi owns or manages. The SCCi ...	2009-04-13	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acts to Protect Endangered Bat Populations in Caves	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 ...	2009-02-07	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Cancels Frick's Cave Open House	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. White ...	2009-01-08	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acquires the Fern Sink Entrance of Fern Cave	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 ...	2008-10-10	View
SCCi Advisory on White Nose Syndrome	In light of the emerging situation known as White Nose Syndrome affecting bats in a number of northeastern caves, the SCCi requests that all visitors to SCCi caves and preserves please thoroughly clean and inspect their clothing and caving equipment before and after visiting SCCi caves and preserves. While the ...	2008-09-08	View
SCCi Leases Tumbling Rock Cave	The SCCi is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tumbling Rock Cave, Alabama, by means of a lease/purchase agreement. Management of the preserve is handled by Tumbling Rock Inc., an Alabama non-profit corporation, and began on January 1, 2008.This very special acquisition is the culmination of more than two years ...	2008-04-07	View
SCCi Leases Anderson Cave in Birmingham	The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) voted to enter the Anderson Cave Preserve Cooperative Management Agreement with Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SSCi) to reduce unauthorized entry and potential liability of caves within its watershed. SSCi will study and help to protect the endangered species that may be present.The SSCi is ...	2007-05-01	View
Hollow Ridge Cave in Florida Donated to the SCCi	The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Hollow Ridge Cave, Jackson County, Florida, was donated to the SCCi on January 27, 2006. The Hollow Ridge Cave Preserve includes the cave entrances and approximately 5 acres of land overlying the cave. This donation is the culmination of more ...	2006-01-27	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Buys South Pittsburg Pit; Purchase is our 22nd acquisition	September 20, 2005 -- South Pittsburg, TennesseeThe Southeastern Cave Conservancy is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of South Pittsburg Pit, located in the city of South Pittsburg in Marion County, Tennessee. The cave has a beautiful 160-foot entrance pit and more than 2,200 feet of surveyed ...	2005-09-20	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Buys Limrock Blowing Cave	The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. is excited to announce that has completed its purchase of Limrock Blowing Cave (AJK311), Jackson County, Alabama. The Limrock Preserve includes the cave entrance and approx. 48 acres. This purchase is the culmination of more than three years of efforts by SCCi Directors Bill Putnam ...	2003-08-26	View
SCCi Leases Rattling Cave	We are pleased to announce that the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc., in cooperation with the Appalachian Grotto has secured access to Rattling Cave with a ten year lease.Rattling Cave was one of the earliest caves explored in the east Tennessee region by organized cavers. In 1949, William M. Morrison and ...	2002-10-09	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Buys Wolf River Cave, Establishes 22-Acre Preserve	We are pleased to announce that the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc., in partnership with The Nature Conservancy , Tennessee Chapter (TNC) and Bat Conservation International (BCI), has purchased Wolf River Cave and 33 acres of surrounding karst land near Jamestown in Fentress County Tennessee. The cave and surrounding property were ...	2002-08-16	View
New Kiosk at Gourdneck Cave	On Saturday, July 27th, 2002 a crew of four met at Gourdneck Cave. Jim "Master Builder" Wilbanks brought a kiosk that was originally designed by Kenneth Huffines and built by Bill Fritz and himself. Bill "It's Level Now" Fritz assisted Jim with the construction and assembly. Mark "Needs a Better ...	2002-07-22	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acquires Holly Creek Cave	Nashville/Atlanta – The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) and The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee (TNC) have pooled their resources to buy an important Gray bat cave in Wayne County, Tennessee.The Holly Creek Cave Preserve near Iron City, Tenn. has been purchased from Forest Systems, Inc., a forest management company that ...	2002-05-21	View
SCCi Buys Valhalla	On Friday, March 8, 2002, the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc. became the owner of Valhalla, a well-known and much-loved vertical cave in Jackson County, Alabama, USA. The purchase marks the successful completion of a two-year effort to acquire and re-open the cave.With its beautiful 227-foot entrance pitch and over a ...	2002-03-08	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acquires Snail Shell Cave	We are pleased to announce that the Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc. has completed its purchase of Snail Shell Cave and 88 acres of surrounding karst land and cedar glade near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The $132,000 purchase was closed earlier this week, marking the successful conclusion of an effort that began in ...	2001-08-08	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Signs Sinking Cove Lease	Fellow Cavers,The Southeastern Cave Conservancy has signed a caving lease for the Sinking Cove area, re-opening the area to cavers. The lease was signed and delivered on May 17, 2001 and takes effect immediately. The lease is the result of much hard work over many months, and is a substantial ...	2001-05-17	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Working to Lease Access Rights, Acquire Management of Caves	16 March 2001The Southeastern Cave Conservancy has been asked by the owners and leaseholders of the Sinking Cove area to post the following announcement:Effective February 24, 2001,the entire 16,000-acre Sinking Cove area has been closed to all users who do not have a current permit, including hunters, trail riders, ATV ...	2001-03-16	View
Southeastern Cave Conservancy Acquires Frick's Cave	May 16, 1997The Southeastern Cave Conservancy is pleased to be the owner of Fricks Cave, 10,000 endangered Gray Bats, Georgia's only known population of the rare Tennessee Cave Salamander, and 33.8 acres of north Georgia karstland. Without a doubt Fricks is Georgia's richest biologic spelean environment. It is one of ...	1997-05-16	View