NCRC Cave Rescue Training 2022
In October 2022, the National Cave Rescue Commission hosted a two day cave rescue training at Berome Moore Cavern in Perryville, MO. Many MVG members attended.
Pictures compliments of Rob Lawson.
Caving News and Information
MVG Cavers Rescue Dog in Perry County Cave
MVG Cavers Rescue Dog in Perry County Cave
Rick Haley, with the Meramec Valley Grotto, was instrumental in saving a dog in a Perry County Cave.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/spelunkers-in-perry-county-mo-find-missing-dog-in-cave/
Mehlville teacher provides caving, service opportunity for students at Cliff Cave Park
Dan Lamping, MSS President and member of the Meramec Valley Grotto, was recoginzed for giving his students at Mehlville High School a service opportunity at Cliff Cave in St. Louis County.
Check out the article!
Chaminade High School Grotto Newsletters
In the 1970s, Chaminade High School in St. Louis, once had a student grotto. Unfortunately, the grotto is defunct, but here are a couple of their newsletters.
Canoeing and Caving
On September 11, 2021, twelve MVG members and guests canoed to a great cave, and explored the cave. We monitored the cave, recorded information on biology, and provided a written report to the MSS and the land owner. If this sounds like fun to you and you are interested in caving with us, please contact us.
MVG Meeting in Cliff Cave
The Meramec Valley Grotto had their July 2021 meeting inside Cliff Cave. There was a huge turn out and there was a bonus cave trip.
In person meetings resume August 2021
The Meramec Valley Grotto will resume in person meetings in August 2021.
MSS, CRF, and the Missouri Caving Community - Online Presentation
This presentation will be an overview or project caving in Missouri and describe how the MSS & CRF work to complement one another in conjunction with the Missouri caving community. Topics covered will be the various services each organization provides, cooperative agreements and partnerships with state and federal agencies and the Missouri Cave Database.
Rigging for Rescue
At the November 2019 MVG meeting, Chad McCain gave a demonstration on rigging for rescues.
Craters of the Moon Cave Archeology
At the October 2019 MVG Meeting, Craig P. Williams of CAIRN gave a presentation on the cave archeology of Craters of the Moon National Park.
MVG Knot Class, Rope School, and Pit
Tony Schmitt held a knot class at the August 2019 MVG meeting, followed by a rope school at his barn the following Saturday, with a cave trip to a pit on Sunday. Thanks Tony.
Ste. Genevieve County Cave Clean Up
On May 11, 2019, MVG members in cooperation with the MCKC participated in a cave clean up in Ste. Genevieve County.
Cherokee Cave Book Signing
MVG, MMV, MSS, and CRF members came to the book signing of Lemp Brewery and Cherokee Caves at the Lemp Mansion on April 28, 2019. You can buy your own copy at the
Lemp Brewery Caverns and Cherokee Cave
The latest issue of Missouri Speleology, Lemp Brewery Caverns and Cherokee Cave is now available at the MSS Store.
MVG featured on St. Louis' NPR Station
Check out the audio and article!