Barton Cave
Each fall the MAKC assists the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in closing three
karst
Thank you Phil! (and Sue, of course)
Phil Gowaty has been the MAKC’s vice chairman for almost as far back as we
Aron Schmid Joins Board
(term expires 2025) Aron Schmid has been a caver for over 25 years concentrating in the
Science On MAKC Preserves
Did you know that not only does the MAKC have scientists on its board of
Arboretum Cave At Penn State
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, MAKC went to Penn State. Ann Dunlavy, who owns Lincoln
Recent Library Additions
We’ve had several recent additions to our library, including some additional convention mugs from the
Penn Aqua Kiosk Complete
MAKC member George Bange’s second favorite cave—aside from his own, Rupert—is Penn Aqua. Not far
A Crappy Fundraiser: Guano Happens!
The MAKC board of directors just approved an extremely crappy project that involves our Team
McClure Cave Management Plan
Last Revision 2/14/2022 Introduction The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy (MAKC) is a non-profit organization incorporated in
McClure Cave Purchase Day
MAKC Treasurer Johnny Motto, Board member Walt Hamm, and Preserve Manager Rick Smith took part
New Board Officers
At the November 2021 quarterly board meeting of MAKC, Curt Harler of Cleveland Grotto was
Rick Smith
Board Member (Term Expires 2025) • McClure Cave Preserve Manager Rick Smith has always had
Curt Harler
(term expires 2024) Board Member, NSS 22735 CL (FE) Curt Harler, a long time member
McClure Cave Preserve Sponsors
The total now raised for McClure Cave is $15782. Total project cost: $18,000. Total to
MAKC Acquiring McClure Cave, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, MAKC Treasurer Johnny Motto and member Rick Smith met with
McClure Cave Photos
A few photos from Snyder County’s McClure Cave, whicih the MAKC has an agreement of
Longest Cave In Pennsylvania Celebration, Barbara Schomer Preserve Dedication
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, more than 60 MAKC members and friends from Pittsburgh and