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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy was formed in November of 1997 by eleven cavers pitching in $10 each to start a non-profit corporation, based in western Pennsylvania. We now own two preserves, are working on a third, and we manage more than 5,000 acres of karstlands that includes over 40 caves).\r\n\r\nOur mission is the same as it was when we formed:\u00a0The study, conservation, and preservation of caves and karst resources and the education of the public about those resources.\r\n\r\nFor more about us, meet our board members, as well as some of our dedicated volunteers, on our\u00a0board<\/a>\u00a0page.\r\n\r\nTo view the nearly 70 people who have chosen to support us as life members, visit our life member <\/a> page. \r\n\r\nThe MAKC promotes a policy of non-discrimination for everyone. That policy, adopted by the MAKC Board on February 16, 2019, is as follows:\r\n\r\nThe MAKC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, granting membership, selection of project volunteers and serving on internal committees. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all board of directors, officers, agents, members, volunteers, and contributors.\r\n\r\nThe MAKC follows the National Speleological Society\u2019s anti-harassment policy. That policy is as follows:\r\n\r\nThe National Speleological Society and the MAKC are dedicated to providing a safe and harassment-free (experience) environment for our members and attendees at our events, on social media and within our organization. We will not tolerate harassment in any form. Any attendee that violates this policy will be (told) asked to leave the event and may be subject to further disciplinary action at the discretion of the MAKC Board.\r\n\r\nHarassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate comments, inappropriate sexual behavior that warrants intervention, unwanted advances and touching, invasion of personal space in a sexual manner, deliberate intimidation, and unwelcomed sexual advances. In addition, harassment includes unwanted verbal, physical, cyber, or social aggressive behavior. The action of our members and guests will be closely monitored and if an incident of harassment is reported the event staff, volunteers, or MAKC representatives will (may) take corrective action against any offenders at the time of the incident, ranging from verbal warnings to expulsion from the area and\/or event and a referral of the offender to the MAKC Board for consideration of expulsion from the MAKC.\r\n\r\nIf you are being harassed or witness another person being harassed, please contact a security staff member immediately. We will be happy to assist you and provide protection for our members and attendees. We value all of our members and attendees that come to caving events and want to ensure that your safety and well-being is a top priority.\r\n\r\nSupport our cave conservation efforts with a donation. Your contribution supports our current cave acquisition fund and property management expenses. We are an all-volunteer organization. There is no “overhead” except for speleothems attached to the cave ceiling.
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