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.
At the November 2019 MVG meeting, Chad McCain gave a demonstration on rigging for rescues.
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.
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.
On May 11, 2019, MVG members in cooperation with the MCKC participated in a cave clean up in Ste. Genevieve County.
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
The latest issue of Missouri Speleology, Lemp Brewery Caverns and Cherokee Cave is now available at the MSS Store.
Check out the audio and article!
The Carroll Cave Conservancy, which many MVG members belong to, announced that they have acquired the second entrance!
Check out the Caroll Cave Conservancy Website for more information.
Govenrnor Mike Parson congratulated MVG on 50 years of caving in the State of Missouri.
Check out a larger version.
Meeting rooms are great for meetings, but the Meramec Valley Grotto decided to have their meeting outside. Not just outside, but underground.
The Meramec Valley Grotto, a collection of individuals that love caves, went underground for their July 2018 meeting.
It was a typical monthly meeting, but underground. Grotto business was conducted, and trips were discussed.
The program during the meeting was the history of the cave by Joe Light.
This is a great video about cave safety!
This video features MVG's Dan Lamping and it was produced by Grotto President Derik Holtmann!
MVG member and MSS President, Dan Lamping, was featured on Fox 2 News on July 3, 2018. Check out the video!
The May 16, 2018 Meeting will host a program about Sainte Genevieve County caves by Alex Litsch. Learn about the recent discoveries, geology, and see several great maps!
