Richmond Area Speleological Society (RASS) - Chapter of the National Speleological Society. Includes newsletter and contact information. The Virginia Speleological Survey (VSS) - Affiliated with the NSS and formed in 1974 to gather and maintain an informational and survey database. Includes report forms, map and photo galleries, project areas and contacts. Tidewater Grotto - Located in Virginia Beach and is a member of the National Speleological Society. Promotes exploration, surveying and rappelling. Includes newsletter, Bylaws and Constitution, meeting agenda and contact information. VPI Cave Club - Located in Blacksburg and is a chapter of the NSS. Promotes interest in exploration, conservation, safety and scientific study. Includes Constitution and Bylaws, calendar of events, photos, membership and contact information. New River Valley Grotto of the National Speleological Society - Located in Radford, Virginia. Includes meeting and contact information. James River Grotto - Located in Lynchburg. Includes meeting, bylaw and membership information, calendar of events, photo gallery, newsletter and contacts. Virginia Region of the NSS - Division of the National Speleological Society (NSS), USA. Includes information on grants, meeting schedule, minutes, and local events. The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias - Established in 1980 and based in Richmond for the purpose of protecting and managing karst resources. Dedicated to educational, research, and environmental protection projects. Includes contact information. Battlefield Area Troglodyte Society - Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Chapter of the NSS. Includes calendar of events and contact information. Madison University Student Grotto - NSS chapter in Harrisonburg features upcoming events, trip reports, photos, and contact details. Butler Cave Conservation Society - Dedicated to exploration, survey, preservation, and scientific study. Focuses on projects for volunteers and orientation trips. Includes bylaws, calendar of events and contacts.