Yes, and the few caves on WMAs are closed to public access as well. We are trying to strike a balance between doing nothing, doing something just to show that we are doing something, and doing something that will make a positive difference. The catchy refrain that I have been humming through all discussions on the topic is that responsible cavers are our best line of defense. Not only can we serve as an early detection network, but we can play amajor role in getting the word out to the public, using our skills and knowledge to aid research, and making sure that this issue is considered a high priority by resource agencies. AGG
Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 [email protected] --- On Fri, 6/11/10, Jim Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jim Kennedy <[email protected]> Subject: [Texascavers] RE: TPWD WNS policy To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] List-Post: [email protected] Date: Friday, June 11, 2010, 9:31 AM Mark, Caves that have bats are not necessarily "bat caves." And caves lacking bats are not necessarily NOT "bat caves." I can explain the differences later if anyone is interested, but it will probably be a long and boring explanation. But in this case, based on our meeting with TPWD a couple of weeks ago, we are talking specifically about entry into Gorman Cave, Devils Sinkhole, Stuart Bat Cave, Fawcetts Cave, and one or two others. Caves with a random tri-colored bat or two are (so far) not on this list. -- Jim
