Post by Tech Support on Jul 22, 2005 10:39:03 GMT -5
Three Conservation Workshops Scheduled for Huntsville NSS Convention
The Southeastern Regional Association’s Karst Task Force (SKTF) will be sponsoring three workshops during the 2005 Convention in Huntsville, Alabama. The SKTF is the NSS’s newest karst task force and has been the leading group sponsoring conservation activities in the southeast. In the process the group has learned a few things about cave conservation.
The SERA Karst Task Force wants to share what it has learned as well as learn from others. All workshops are “hands on”. Come prepared with caving gear and eye protection. No experience is necessary. There is no cost involved to participate, although donations are always welcome.
The first workshop will be Graffiti Removal. SKTF Project Leader: Maureen Handler. We are looking for the right cave to clean, so we can compare various types of removal, side by side. We want to look at the impact on the cave and its environment as well as the effectiveness of each system. We plan to have a portable sand blaster on site as well as other removal systems. Brian and Lynn Roebuck will demonstrate the techniques used to identify historic and prehistoric wall markings before a cave clean up. Myrna Attaway will tell a tale of overzealous graffiti removal.
The second workshop, Speleothem Repair will be held Wednesday during Convention. SKTF Project Leaders: Brian and Lynn Roebuck. Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker will demonstrate repair techniques along with an informative "How To" presentation. Afterward interested participants can join us for a guided trip to Crossings Cave to view the repairs conducted in the cave.
The third workshop will be Vertical Trash Removal . SKTF: Project Leader Peter Michaud. The SKTF has learned a lot about trash hauling and has created some successful systems. We will be cleaning a ravine. If you have vertical experience, bring your gear. Whether you do or not, there is plenty to do and learn on the surface.
The workshops will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Look for the current schedule on the Convention website or contact any SKTF members for more information.
Southeastern Regional Association Karst Task Force Committee - SKTF
The Southeastern Regional Association’s Karst Task Force (SKTF) will be sponsoring three workshops during the 2005 Convention in Huntsville, Alabama. The SKTF is the NSS’s newest karst task force and has been the leading group sponsoring conservation activities in the southeast. In the process the group has learned a few things about cave conservation.
The SERA Karst Task Force wants to share what it has learned as well as learn from others. All workshops are “hands on”. Come prepared with caving gear and eye protection. No experience is necessary. There is no cost involved to participate, although donations are always welcome.
The first workshop will be Graffiti Removal. SKTF Project Leader: Maureen Handler. We are looking for the right cave to clean, so we can compare various types of removal, side by side. We want to look at the impact on the cave and its environment as well as the effectiveness of each system. We plan to have a portable sand blaster on site as well as other removal systems. Brian and Lynn Roebuck will demonstrate the techniques used to identify historic and prehistoric wall markings before a cave clean up. Myrna Attaway will tell a tale of overzealous graffiti removal.
The second workshop, Speleothem Repair will be held Wednesday during Convention. SKTF Project Leaders: Brian and Lynn Roebuck. Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker will demonstrate repair techniques along with an informative "How To" presentation. Afterward interested participants can join us for a guided trip to Crossings Cave to view the repairs conducted in the cave.
The third workshop will be Vertical Trash Removal . SKTF: Project Leader Peter Michaud. The SKTF has learned a lot about trash hauling and has created some successful systems. We will be cleaning a ravine. If you have vertical experience, bring your gear. Whether you do or not, there is plenty to do and learn on the surface.
The workshops will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Look for the current schedule on the Convention website or contact any SKTF members for more information.
Southeastern Regional Association Karst Task Force Committee - SKTF