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4th Appalachian Karst Symposium
November 7-10, 2024, Lewisburg WV
The Valley and Ridge from Peters Mountain (Photo: Dorothy Vesper)
The Appalachian region is a significant area of karst geology and is well investigated by both cavers and scientists. This meeting would be an opportunity for interaction between academics, students, cavers, conservation groups, and state/local agencies to review the new scientific knowledge and discuss issues in the region.
Specific aims for the meeting:
- Present and discuss new research in the region
- Encourage interaction between different disciplines – biology, exploration, geology, hydrology, paleontology, archaeology, etc.
- Identify ongoing and coming issues for the region
- Provide networking opportunities for people interested in Appalachian karst issues
Conference Links:
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Registration is now closed
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Abstracts were due September 1, we are no longer accepting submissions
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Technical Sessions and Meeting Schedule (November 7-10)
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Venue, Location, and Logistics
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Field Trips (November 9, 10)
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Sponsorship
Meeting Outcome
Participants in the meeting will be invited to contribute to a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.
Organizing Committee Co-Chairs
Wil Orndorff (VA DCR Natural Heritage Program) & Dorothy Vesper (West Virginia University)
For more information, please contact appkarst2024@karstwaters.org
Sponsors
The conference is co-sponsored by Karst Waters Institute and the West Virginia Cave Conservancy. Other organizations who would like to contribute to the meeting or student/teacher scholarships, please see the sponsorship page.