The mission of the Chouteau grotto is, in part, to "promote the preservation of caves, watershed areas, conservation of caves and their natural content; to promote good will with land owners and land managers."

MEETING: Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library first floor conference rooms. Business meeting will be followed by a social hour at a local restaurant.

UPCOMING EVENTS: February 21: Hunter's Cave trip. Mark these on your calendar. March 13-14 Riverbluff Cave. March TBA: Keeper Cave cleanup

MEMBERS: Check the calendar for details on upcoming caving trips.

PEOPLE WISHING TO JOIN: Because cave locations and other sensitive information is discussed on this website, we only allow access to people we know. Therefore, for us to get to know you, you must attend at least one meeting or a grotto-sponsored event prior to receiving access to this Yahoo site and/or be a current member in good standing.