Management of Subterranean Ecosystems in Extreme Environments
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NCKMS 2025 News

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During their annual meeting, the National Cave and Karst Management Symposium (NCKMS) Steering Committee unanimously approved the bid from the Western Cave Conservancy to host the 2025 event in Ely, Nevada. The 2025 event is scheduled for October 6-10 at Ely's Bristlecone Convention Center.

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ELY, NV WEATHER

Tonight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Sunny Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly Clear Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Perennial Streams

Stream

There are 48 miles of perennial streams, and over 400 springs in the South Snake Range, home to Great Basin National Park. Over 75% of wildlife species are dependent upon these riparian areas for food, water, and cover at some stage of their life cycles.

Symposium Merchandise

Campfire Coffee Mug

Stay up all night with our personalized ceramic coffee mug. This 13oz mug is perfect for school, campfire socials, marathon thesis proofreading, and all-night grant-writing sessions.

Registration

Advance registration for the 2025 symposium is expected to open in mid-2024. We will send an email to past attendees when that system comes online.

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