The Texas Cave Conservancy was formed on October 13, 1994. This non-member, non-profit, 501 (c) (3)

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corporation is dedicated to the protection of

cave A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, specifically a space large enough for a human to enter. Caves often form by the weathering of rock and often extend deep underground. The word ''cave'' can refer to smaller openings such as sea ...

s, cave life, and aquifers as related to caves. The TCC works through public education, scientific research and cave management by assisting land developers, municipalities, other non-profit organizations and private landowners in the protection and management of caves. The TCC manages fifty cave preserves in the

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area. Over one hundred and fifty caves are protected. On July 16, 2015, the TCC Board of Directors voted to close the organization after 21 years.

External links

Texas Cave Conservancy Website
Organizations based in Austin, Texas Cave conservancies Environmental organizations based in Texas