Karst Resources of the New River Region of VA
Register by Monday, April 25, 2022!!! Please join us for a Karst Workshop on May 3, 4 and/or 5! Planners, resource managers, administrators, elected officials, and citizens are encouraged to attend.
The soluble limestone found in valleys and along mountain slopes in the New River Region is home to a karst landscape with numerous sinkholes, sinking streams, springs, and a quarter of Virginia’s 2,900 caves. These caves and the karst to which they belong are home to some of the rarest species on Earth and supply water for human and wildlife use alike. At the same time, this karst landscape is sensitive to contamination and poses unique challenges for land development. Join us to learn:
about karst phenomena and the underground life in New River Valley
the importance of these valuable yet extremely vulnerable resources
sensitivity of karst landscapes to contamination
development challenges that karst terrains pose
how can we use existing knowledge to live with karst and protect it
Lunch provided, courtesy of our sponsors, at the classroom session on May 3
On the optional May 4 or 5 field trip, you will see first hand some of the complexity of the extensive karst systems in the New
River Valley: how people are impacting them, why we need to conserve them, and what we can do to protect them.
Space is limited, register today!
We hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT -to- Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
Field Trip (Optional):
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Session 1: 9 am to noon
Session 2: 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Session 3: 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Pulaski County Innovation Center
New River Room
6580 Valley Center Dr.
Fairlawn, VA 24141
