LIVING ON KARST

A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR LANDOWNERS IN LIMESTONE REGIONS

Produced by
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias

Edited By:
Carol Zokaites

JUNE 1997

Project funding was provided
by the
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias

For copies of this publication, please contact:
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
13131 Overhill Lake Lane
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-798-4893

Copies are free. Contributions for postage and future projects are appreciated.

©  Copyright 1997, Cave Conservancy of the Virginias

Acknowledgments

This publication is a result of the combined efforts of many individuals.  Terri Brown, with the Virginia Karst Project provided editing support and technical assistance.  George Wills provided the illustrations.  Joe Zokaites did the computer graphics.  Several members of the Cave Conservancy of the Virginias helped with content selection, editing, and proofreading.  Wm. K. Jones is the photographer for the cover photograph.

The Reason for this Guide

The residents of karst areas need to be aware of how day-to-day activities affect the groundwater and fragile ecosystems in their karst regions.  The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias recognized the need for information about karst resources and produced this guide.  The Cave Conservancy, established in 1980, has been chartered to protect karst in Virginia and West Virginia.  The Cave Conservancy has dedicated its efforts towards the conservation of the over 5,000 wild caves found in the Virginias.  The Cave Conservancy has directed conservation work toward the protection of all cave rewources, including habitats for endangered species, cave watersheds and springs, and important recreational caves.  Education of the public about caves and cave resources is a primary goal of the Cave Conservancy.  This guide is foreseen to play a major role in assisting landowners to become more aware of the significance of living in a karst environment.