For those of you not going to the PSC 50th Anniversary Bash, come on down to Grand Caverns and help out with our annual restoration, conservation, and fun weekend. Camping is available both Friday and Saturday nights (March 21 and 22). Lunch and dinner is provided on Saturday, which is the main work day.

For those of you who have done this before, you know how much fun it is. And this year, we will get underground!!

If you have any questions, e-mail Meredith at merecaver@YAHOO.COM or Andy Reeder, co-chairs of the VAR Conservation Committee. He can be reached at cavecon@earthlink.net.

Unidentified Ailment Threatens Bat Populations
Click on the link for details on a fungus that is believed to be associated with the die-off of thousands of bats in New York.
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Endangered/mammals/inba/BatAilment.html

8 Rivers Safe Development
and updates on the 8 Rivers Safe Development and fight against the proposed Sewer Project near the historic and significant Sharp's Cave.
http://www.8riverssafedevelopment.com/news/index.php

 JRG Logo Teeshirts and Sweatshirts Still Available!!

JRG still has our logo t-shirts and sweat shirts for sale.
Contact Chuck Waller for information and pricing.

JRG Caving Library

The James River Grotto has several caving books available for loan to members.  Check out

the books that are available and contact the grotto librarian, Jim Tennant, for access.