For those that don't keep up with the Rockies caving scene, the USFS has
officially closed their Region 3 caves for a 12 month period in response to
the WNS situation. The states affected by the closure are Colorado,
Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas. For more information, see:
_http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/wns/index.shtml_
(http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/wns/index.shtml)
Note that the FAQ on the above site contains the most relevant information
to cavers. The details of what constitutes permissible research and other
closure exemptions have not been worked out.
To read the official closure order:
_http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/news/2010/july/nr-wnsclosureorder-final7-27-10.pdf_
(http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/news/2010/july/nr-wnsclosureorder-final7-27-10.pdf)
Jerry.
