PROTECTING
CAVES, KARST
& GROUNDWATER
PROTECTING
CAVES, KARST
& GROUNDWATER
American Cave Conservation Association
American Cave Conservation Association
A National Voice for Cave Conservation
Caves and karst systems shape our landscapes and safeguard our water — yet they remain among the most fragile environments on Earth.
The American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) leads conservation efforts, supports research, and provides education that protects these irreplaceable resources nationwide.
From field projects and cave gating to museum programs and public outreach, ACCA advances the science and stewardship of the underground world.
Join us in protecting what lies beneath.
Conservation Projects
ACCA leads hands-on conservation efforts to protect caves and karst systems across the country. From cave gating and habitat restoration to research partnerships and technical training, our work safeguards fragile underground environments and the groundwater systems they support.
Education & Outreach
Through workshops, field training, publications, and museum programming, ACCA connects people to the science and stewardship of caves. We provide practical conservation training and inspire the next generation to understand and protect the underground world.
Opens the Hidden River Cave website.
Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum
Located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum serve as ACCA’s living classroom. Visitors experience the beauty and complexity of karst landscapes firsthand while supporting conservation efforts nationwide.
Opens the Hidden River Cave website.