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Caving, rescue, survey software and conservation.
Caving
Caving in the US runs through the National Speleological Society and its local chapters, called grottos. Find a grotto near you to cave safely with experienced cavers, learn the craft and look after the caves you visit.
Not a member yet? Join the NSS for 80+ years of NSS publications including the NSS News, access to NSS cave preserves, discounts on cave rescue training and gear, and exploration and science grants. Your dues fund cave preserves, science and exploration.
Want to see who is surveying with SpeleoMap? Browse SpeleoMap’s grotto list.
Cave rescue
The National Cave Rescue Commission trains cavers and rescue teams in cave rescue across the US. A course is worth taking before you ever need it.
In the app, Rescue mode keeps the way out and a 911 card ready underground.
Survey software
Survex and Therion turn survey data into cave maps and 3D models, and SpeleoMap exports straight to both (Export Formats). TopoDroid is the Android survey app many teams work alongside.
Surveyors and cartographers trade methods and maps in the NSS Survey and Cartography Section.
Conservation
Caves recover slowly, and so do their bats. The White-nose Syndrome Response Team explains the disease that has killed millions of North American bats and how cavers help stop it, starting with clean gear between caves. Bat Conservation International protects bats and the caves they need.
The Cave Research Foundation and the National Speleological Foundation support cave research, survey and conservation.
Links open each organization’s own site. Logos and the Survey and Cartography Section patch belong to their organizations (the National Speleological Society and the WNS Response Team) and are shown to link to them. SpeleoMap isn’t made, sponsored or endorsed by any of these organizations (Acknowledgements). Something missing or broken? Tell us.
Cave survey, cartography, and conservation leaving no tape behind.