Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.

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Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.:(SCCi) currently protects more than 170 caves on 38 preserves in 7 states. Founded in 1991, SCCi is the world's largest land conservancy dedicated solely to cave conservation. SCCi conserves some of the Southeast's most significant wild caves while protecting the habitat of many endangered animals, preserving historic artifacts, and providing some of the country's best recreational caving.

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Press Releases from Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. :

Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases Mill Hole Cave and Surrounding Lands

Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc - Mill Hole Preserve

Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM EST

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the successful acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, along with 76 acres of surrounding land. Located in Jackson County, Alabama, the Mill Hole Preserve adjoins the Skyline Wildlife Management Area, marking SCCi’s 39th preserve.

Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases the Daleo Entrance to Mammoth Cave

Apr 21, 2017 1:00 PM EDT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the purchase of the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system in the world. The land surrounding the entrance, now named the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve, is one mile east of Mammoth Cave National Park and protects 88 acres of classic karst on the Mammoth Cave Plateau.