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The Hoffman Environmental Research Institute in cooperation with the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning and Western Kentucky University are pleased to announce the Summer 2013 Karst Field Studies Program. Courses this summer will include:

Courses may be taken for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credit. Please visit the program website for more information.

If you have any questions please contact the Karst Field Studies Director, Dr. Leslie North.

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Cave Research Foundation

A private, non-profit organization dedicated to:

  • facilitating research, management and interpretation of caves and karst resources
  • forming partnerships to study, protect and preserve cave resources and karst areas
  • promoting the long term conservation of caves and karst ecosystems

Contact CRF



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CRF Graduate Research Grants

CRF Treasurer Bob Hoke, 6304 Kaybro Street Laurel, MD 20707 tel# 301-725-5877 Contact CRF Treasurer

CRF's Publishing Affiliate- Cavebooks For a list of reviews and books published by Cavebooks visit their new site at http://www.cavebooks.com/


Hamiliton Valley Main Building

Hamilton Valley Facility, located just outside of Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky, is now open for CRF use and for those individuals/organizations involved in relevant karst or cave research, conservation and education. Click here for information on availability and use of Hamilton Valley.