“About 25% of the US and the planet’s land surface is karst. Karst areas are the world’s most diverse, fascinating, resource-rich, yet problematic terrains. They contain the largest springs and most productive groundwater supplies on Earth. They provide unique subsurface habitat to rare animals, and their caves preserve fragile prehistoric material for millennia. They are also the landscapes most vulnerable to environmental impacts. Their groundwater is the most easily depleted and polluted.”
- Karst hydrogeologist Dr. George Veni, Executive Director of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI), explains how karst “works,” the unique benefits and challenges of living in karst, and what people need to know to live safely in karst areas. (1:16:17)”
- National Speleological Society webinar, Dr. George Veni, November 18, 2014 (warning: 83mb file)
Click here to view ICWA karst poster
Click here to view What is Karst Information and Glossary
Click here to view Karst of Monroe Information
Click here to view a presentation by Ba Rea about Monroe County Karst which includes maps and descriptions of Monroe County karst. (Although information is included about Gordy Oil’s exploration of fracking in 2016, Gordy did not pursue fracking operations in Monroe County.)