Features

Below Missouri Karst

Eons in the making, Missouri's geology naturally gives rise to caves.

by William R. Elliott

Karst Groundwater

Our unique water recharge system brings pollution perils

by Tom Aley

Missouri Cave Life

A dark, bleak habitat gives rise to some peculiar inhabitants

by David C. Ashley and William R. Elliott

Missouri Bats

We have nothing to fear from these creatures of the night.

by Mark McGimsey

Milestones of Missouri's Hidden Hollows

Chronicling Missouri cavers from the Ice Age to the 21st Century

by H. Dwight Weaver

Conservationist Staff

Editor - Tom Cwynar
Managing Editor - Bryan Hendricks
Art Director - Ara Clark
Designer - Les Fortenberry
Designer - Patrick Kipp
Artist - Dave Besenger
Artist - Mark Raithel
Photographer - Jim Rathert
Photographer - Cliff White
Staff Writer - Jim Low
Staff Writer - Joan McKee
Composition - Libby Block
Circulation - Laura Scheuler