Berome Moore Dedication July 9, 2011

On July 9, 2011, Berome Moore Cave was dedicated.  This dedication was the final step of a lot of hard work by cavers with the Middle Mississippi Valley Grotto and the Missouri Cave and Karst Conservancy.  Berome Moore Cave,with access to her 17+ miles of passage, is now protected.  If you have any questions about the cave please contact the Middle  Mississippi Valley Grotto.  

Below are several pictures from the event.

 

Several MVG'rs were in attendance

 

Jim Sherrell, the President of MMV, speaking to the crowd.

 

Jon Beard, President of the MCKC, addresses the crowd

 

Jim Sherrell and the Mayor of Perryville prepare to dedicate the cave

 

Dedication monument

 

Steve and Lorreto explore the bowels of Berome Moore Cave