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The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.

Welcome to the SCCi web page! The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) is a tax-exempt not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to cave acquisition, conservation, and management. The SCCi currently owns or leases 27 preserves, 63 caves, on 1,453 acres of land in six southeastern states. We are interested in caves anywhere in the southeastern US that need protection or management for conservation or access reasons. The SCCi is particularly interested in caves that are threatened with closure or destruction or those which provide a habitat for endangered species such as the Gray Bat, Tennessee Cave Salamander, or Hart's Tongue Fern. Our mission is to preserve caves and cave environments and to manage them responsibly.

The SCCi Adopts New Cave Visitation Policy for WNS Concerns
Hibernating bats are a critical component of the cave ecosystems that SCCi members have committed so much to help protect. While the causes, effects, and transmission mechanisms of the White Nose Syndrome (WNS) are presently unknown, the estimated 95% mortality rate among affected bats mandates serious consideration and deep concern. The SCCi Board of Directors has adopted a new policy in order to help reduce the potential that cavers could inadvertently introduce the fungus associated with WNS into our caves. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate SCCi Property Manager or Management Team. Read more....

Jay Clark Receives 2009 John Van Swearingen IV Stewardship Award
Stewardship takes many forms.  Jay Clark’s contributions to the SCCi include acting as the corporate attorney. Jay has volunteered  his skill as a attorney since the inception of the SCCi.  Without his expertise and guidance, the SCCi could not has attained the success that it enjoys today.  Jay has become much more involved with the SCCi than just being the attorney. He has taken on “special projects” above and beyond what is expected of him. Jay has not only invest his “sweat” but also substantial donations as well.  Very simply, the SCCi would not be what it is today without Jay.  This is not to take anything away from others who have been key to the success the SCCi has had, it’s just that Jay has a particular skill that we must have in order to remain a viable corporation. For his hard work, Jay is the recipient of the 2009 John Van Swearingen IV Stewardship Award.

New SCCi Donor Posters Now Available!
Have you contributed to our "Buy a Piece of the Cave" program over the years? Now you can download high-resolution posters of all of our "Buy a Piece of the Cave" programs and find your name! Just visit our Posters page and check out maps of many caves and properties that now belong to all SCCi members! Thanks for your support!

Letter from SCCi Chair Brian Krebs to Members About WNS
Read the letter from SCCi Chair Brian Krebs sharing some important information with you about the SCCi’s response to white-nose syndrome (WNS), and asking for your continued support.