American Cave Conservation Association

We Work to Restore & Protect  Karstlands, Caves, and Underground Water Resources

To help us continue our environmental efforts please select one of the following:

How we help

...America's largest museum and education center devoted to cave conservation science and history. More

...Our largest environmental success story! Click here to read about ACCA's efforts to restore one of the most polluted caves in America.

...ACCA is the nation's leader in developing technologies for protecting endangered species that live in caves. More

...We sponsor volunteer cleanup efforts yearly to help reduce garbage dumping that pollutes the groundwater flowing through cave systems. More

...ACCA operates Kentucky's only bat rehabilitation center at the American Cave Museum in Horse Cave. More

Projects we support

Who we are

ACCA is a nonprofit environmental organization whose members, activities and proceeds are dedicated to the conservation of caves and related resources across the nation and around the world.

We educate people about caves and karstlands.
We encourage the study of cave ecosystems and groundwater issues.
We clean caves & sinkholes that endanger water supplies & cave life.
We support conservation projects such as cave gates or acquisition of high value caves.

How can you help?

Memberships Available

Come visit us anytime at the American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave home in the town of Horse Cave. You will learn first hand how your support of the ACCA can benefit wildlife, water resources and historic preservation associated with all caves.