The National Speleological Society was founded in 1941. With more than 8,000 members and 250 Grottos (local chapters), it's the world's largest organization dedicated to fostering fellowship among cavers and advancing the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments.
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With 8,000 members and 250 grottos (chapters), the National Speleological Society is the largest organization in the world working every day to further the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments, and foster fellowship among cavers.
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