Virginia Cave Week 2015 Celebrates Bat Conservation
April 20, 2015 / Virginia, United States, North America
Virginia’s rich cave heritage is being celebrated this week as part of Virginia Cave Week 2015, running until April 25th.
United States Caving News
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United States, Mexico and Canada Sign Cooperative Bat Conservation Agreement
April 17, 2015 / Canada, Mexico, United States, North AmericaIn a groundbreaking move, the United States, Mexico and Canada have agreed to increase coordination and cooperation in the conservation of bats across North America.
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Update: Wind Cave Wildfire Over 90% Contained
April 17, 2015 / South Dakota, United States, North AmericaThe Cold Brook Fire is now over 90% contained after burning 6,420 acres (10 square miles) at South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park.
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Second Big White-Nose Syndrome Map Update Adds 10 Counties
April 17, 2015 / Canada, United States, North AmericaThe two recently confirmed Iowa counties were added along with eight suspect Missouri counties in the latest big white-nose syndrome map update released on April 17th.
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Video: The Magical Mystery of Mammoth Cave
April 17, 2015 / Kentucky, United States, North AmericaGet infected with the enthusiasm of Chuck DeCroix, a veteran National Park Ranger whose worked at Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park since 1990.
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White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in Iowa
April 16, 2015 / Iowa, United States, North AmericaThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced today that it has become the 26th state in the U.S. to confirm white-nose syndrome, after seven bats in two counties tested positive for the disease.
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Alabama’s Rickwood Caverns State Park on the Chopping Block
April 16, 2015 / Alabama, United States, North AmericaA tight budget has Alabama legislators contemplating the closure of 15 state parks, including the 380 acre Rickwood Caverns State Park in Warrior, Alabama.
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Update: Wind Cave Fire Over Six Times Larger Than Planned
April 16, 2015 / South Dakota, United States, North AmericaThe Cold Brook Fire is now 80% contained after burning 6,420 acres (10 square miles) at South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park.
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University of Central Oklahoma to Present Floyd Collins Musical
April 15, 2015 / Oklahoma, United States, North AmericaThe University of Central Oklahoma Musical Theatre Division will present four performances of the musical Floyd Collins, at Mitchell Hall Theatre beginning on April 23rd.
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Update: The Wild Fire at Wind Cave National Park Continues to Burn
April 15, 2015 / South Dakota, United States, North AmericaLatest reports indicate that the prescribed fire which escaped control at South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park has burned 6,000 acres.
