Lint Removal

[wendy]

Does anyone know of any upcoming lint removal projects? I am looking for a trip somewhere and would like to learn about lint removal.

[NZcaver]

Shop-vac, dustpan and brush, and a good dust mask!

That's my recollection of lint removal from a southern Arizona cave last year. This was a little show cave, so having the shop-vac available was a good bonus - even with the hassle of running all the extension cords. And talk about working in a haze of fine dust/dirt!

I don't know about current projects, but maybe the NSS Conservation Co-chairs could point you in the right direction?

[ReneOhms]

Wendy,

The Black Hills Cave Restoration Camp is being held May 8-12, 2006. Here's the announcement. Note that the deadline to sign up is April 14th. Hope you can make it!

Rene Ohms
Physical Science Technician
Jewel Cave National Monument


2006 Black Hills Cave Restoration Camp

Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument will host the Black Hills Cave Restoration Camp May 8-12, 2006. You are invited to be one of up to 20 volunteers who will be assisting with this conservation project.

The goal of the project is to restore the cave's natural condition along the public tour routes. This year’s camp will focus on removing lint and dust accumulations at both caves.

We are soliciting help from anyone interested in resource protection and restoration. No previous experience is required. There is no registration fee, and housing will be provided. Two days will be spent working at each cave, with Wednesday as a “day offâ€