Conservation Activities Mammoth Cave Area

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Biosphere Reserve Conservation Activities

Mammoth Cave Area

Scientists continue to probe the mysteries of the underground at Mammoth Cave.

Limestone is the most common rock in the mammoth Cave National Park, and the foundation of the caves.

Overview

General Description

Conservation Activities

Text Box: Research and Monitoring

Groundwater hydrology
Water quality
Agricultural effects of adjacent land use
Freshwater ecosystems
Atmospheric pollutants
Sustainable economic development

Last updated: 06/27/2005

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