"Since 1986, dedicated to the conservation and protection of our underground resources."

Downloadable TCMA Brochure (PDF)

Mission

T.C.M.A. is a nonprofit organization that works with members and partners to acquire and manage caves and karst through diversified funding.  We actively work to conserve caves, promote research, education and provide responsible recreational access.

Who we are

TCMA was Chartered in 1986 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit Texas corporation in support of:

The preservation for posterity of the caves and caverns of Texas and their mineral, biological, archaeological and aesthetic contents; to promote the conservation and study of caves within the state of Texas; to promote and support any scientific and educational programs on caves in Texas the Board of Directors shall from time to time authorize; to acquire real and personal property by lease, ownership or other means.  All of the activities are to be carried out solely for conservation, scientific and educational purposes and not for profit.

What we do!

First, above all we are dedicated to preserving Texas Caves. Caves are a delicate resource

What you can do! Volunteer!

Volunteers are always needed to further the work of TCMA. Check the TSA website calendar for for projects or other scheduled events.

Volunteers lead educational trips, participate in work projects, manage properties, photo monitoring activities, survey caves, and map caves.

The TCMA now has a member and interested party list server for the latest news and information about the TCMA.  An e-mail is typically sent out monthly.  If you'd like to subscribe to the news list, please sent a blank e-mail to:  tcma-list-subscribe@tcmacaves.org. The subscription is automatic!  This is NOT a public discussion list.


TCMA Board of Directors

Arron Wertheim – Vice-President
Allan Cobb
Don Arburn
Gerald Atkinson
Jon Cradit
Jim Kennedy
Joe Mitchell – Secretary
Linda Palit
Joe Ranzau
Matt Turner
Michelle Bryant – Treasurer
William Russell – President
Geary Schindel

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