The purposes of the NCS are 1: To collect and archive cave and karst data for Nevada to further cave exploration, research, and conservation. And 2: To provide a permanent, non-profit, cooperative organization that works to establish and support a professional atmosphere among individuals, organizations, and land managers that support the foregoing purpose.

The Nevada Cave Survey was created by a group of like-minded cavers who share a commitment to exploration, discovery, and conservation. It exists as a place for cavers to come together to search for, document, and better understand caves across Nevada, whether newly discovered or long forgotten.
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Our work is rooted in time spent outdoors: finding new passages, revisiting old systems, and building accurate records of what exists underground. Through survey, documentation, research, and shared knowledge, we contribute to a growing understanding of Nevada’s caves while keeping sensitive information protected.
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We believe that discovery carries responsibility. By combining exploration with careful documentation and conservation, the Nevada Cave Survey works to ensure these places are understood while being protected.