Virginia Cave Board

The Virginia Cave Board, originally known as the Virginia Cave Commission, was established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1979.

Objectives

The board aims to:[1]

  • Protect the rare, unique and irreplaceable minerals and archaeological resources found in caves.
  • Protect and maintain cave life.
  • Protect the natural groundwater flow in caves from water pollution.
  • Protect the integrity of caves that have unique characteristics or are exemplary natural community types.
  • Make recommendations to interested state agencies concerning any proposed rule, regulation or administrative policy that directly affects the use and conservation of caves in this Commonwealth.
  • Study any matters of special concern relating to caves and karst. (Code of Virginia §10.1-1002.B found at Virginia Cave Protection Act)

References

  1. ↑ "Virginia Cave Board Introduction".


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