On April 1st, a project will begin in Lechiguilla Cave to to use the new supercalihydrophobic coating to stunt the growth of the infestation of minerals seeping throughout the tiny orifices in the walls and ceiling of the cave.
Cavers will be needed with low-pressure sprayers mounted on their backs to apply the coating. One of these outcroppings, the dreaded rimstone dam, will first need to be drained of any liquid contaminants and thoroughly dried before applying.
