Rupert Cave Management Plan
RUPERT CAVE – The first 1,800 feet of passage within Rupert Cave, between the entrance and
RUPERT CAVE – The first 1,800 feet of passage within Rupert Cave, between the entrance and
On November 17, 2018, MAKC’s Board of Directors voted to help manage Rupert Cave from
INTRODUCTION The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy (MAKC), a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania
INTRODUCTION The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy (MAKC) is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of
(Revised May 2015, February 2019) Pocohontas County, WV Introduction The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy (MAKC), a
MAKC member Mike Kern was instrumental in proposing a lease of this cave for MAKC,
Bear Cave Management Plan • Cave Closed between October 15 and April 15! Enacted May
The Management Plan for this preserve was adopted by the MAKC Board on November 16,
After much work and persistence, the MAKC and Franklin County Grotto (FCG) negotiated a lease
Thanks to the work of member Mike Kern, the MAKC has negotiated a lease agreement
Bear Cave Natural Area • Western PA •Open 4/15 to 10/15 • MAKC Lease •
Shortly after her passing in 2011, the MAKC received a substantial gift from the estate
Rupert Cave has never had a large bat population, although four bat species have been
Bear Cave is a privately-owned cave, and always has been. It is owned and managed
Sarah Furnace Cave By Kim Metzgar The MAKC has been interested in purchasing Sarah Furnace
INTRODUCTION The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy (MAKC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in the state
On May 30, 2002, just two weeks before the final payment was due on Billy
Special Note: White Nose Syndrome-Trout Run Woods Caves were closed in an attempt to prevent