Post by Sharon Faulkner on Feb 27, 2006 16:29:04 GMT -5
Kudo's to the Cave Conservancy of Hawaii on their accomplishment! 
Aloha,
The Cave Conservancy of Hawaii is pleased to announce that it has paid off **all** the mortgages on its properties 2 years ahead of time! CCH owns 45 acres of the Kipuka Kanohina Cave System and a 1 acre parcel containing Ole's Puka. Thanks to all those that provided support and encouragement through the years. We could never have accomplished this without you!
Who we are:
The Cave Conservancy of Hawaii is dedicated to the conservation, study, and management of caves in Hawaii. The CCH combines the resources of cave explorers, educators, scientists, landowners, and conservation experts to save these unique – and important - cave environments. We are incorporated in the state of Hawaii and registered as a 501(c)-3 tax exempt organization. The CCH currently manages the Kipuka Kanohina Cave system, and Ole's Puka Cave. The CCH also provides management plans and suggestions for cave owners hoping to protect their properties. The CCH has already provided management help to several cave owners in the Ocean View area. It has also created several educational displays on caves for the general public. In addition, the CCH provides clean up of cave resources, and sponsorship and assistance with cave research.
www.hawaiicaves.org
So what is in the future?
The CCH will continue to collect donations for the express purpose of land purchase. The current "hot" real estate climate in Hawaii requires us to act with great speed on land purchases, so having available money in a land purchase fund is critical for cave acquisition. Any help you can provide in this area is always appreciated.
The CCH is also sponsoring several scientific projects. With 18 miles of contiguous passage, Kipuka Kanohina is the 2nd longest lava tube system in the world. It is significant not only for its size, but for its archaeological and mineral content. Several studies are currently being conducted in the cave system:
* Mineral Survey by Dr. Will White
* Mineral analysis by Dr. Art Palmer and Peg Palmer
* Biology Survey by Dr. Fred Stone
In addition, there will be an archaeology survey by graduate students from one or more universities.
Cindy Heazlit
Director, Cave Conservancy of Hawaii Incorporated
(Reposted with permission of author)
Aloha,
The Cave Conservancy of Hawaii is pleased to announce that it has paid off **all** the mortgages on its properties 2 years ahead of time! CCH owns 45 acres of the Kipuka Kanohina Cave System and a 1 acre parcel containing Ole's Puka. Thanks to all those that provided support and encouragement through the years. We could never have accomplished this without you!
Who we are:
The Cave Conservancy of Hawaii is dedicated to the conservation, study, and management of caves in Hawaii. The CCH combines the resources of cave explorers, educators, scientists, landowners, and conservation experts to save these unique – and important - cave environments. We are incorporated in the state of Hawaii and registered as a 501(c)-3 tax exempt organization. The CCH currently manages the Kipuka Kanohina Cave system, and Ole's Puka Cave. The CCH also provides management plans and suggestions for cave owners hoping to protect their properties. The CCH has already provided management help to several cave owners in the Ocean View area. It has also created several educational displays on caves for the general public. In addition, the CCH provides clean up of cave resources, and sponsorship and assistance with cave research.
www.hawaiicaves.org
So what is in the future?
The CCH will continue to collect donations for the express purpose of land purchase. The current "hot" real estate climate in Hawaii requires us to act with great speed on land purchases, so having available money in a land purchase fund is critical for cave acquisition. Any help you can provide in this area is always appreciated.
The CCH is also sponsoring several scientific projects. With 18 miles of contiguous passage, Kipuka Kanohina is the 2nd longest lava tube system in the world. It is significant not only for its size, but for its archaeological and mineral content. Several studies are currently being conducted in the cave system:
* Mineral Survey by Dr. Will White
* Mineral analysis by Dr. Art Palmer and Peg Palmer
* Biology Survey by Dr. Fred Stone
In addition, there will be an archaeology survey by graduate students from one or more universities.
Cindy Heazlit
Director, Cave Conservancy of Hawaii Incorporated
(Reposted with permission of author)