Jay
11-11-2004, 08:06 AM
Nov 19-21 is the 36th annual NACD "A Need For A better Understanding Workshop".
We kick it off with a Social Friday evening (The 19th) :). At Ginnie Springs from 6-10 pm.
There will be a band, free food (including some kick ass chili) and a free keg of something to make us more socail.
You can register for the Workshop that evening also. Please stop at the outdoor registration desk we will set up to get your entry to Ginnie.
Remember, those of you who pre-register get a free t-shirt. It is a pretty cool shirt this year!
The Workshop registration starts at 7am at the Best Western Gateway Grand hallway. (exit 290 I-75)
Exhibits open at 8 and the workshop kicks off at 8:45.
The theme this year is Safety First.
We have a good variety of speakers and topics from around the world and some very interesting local exploration updates.
The annual General Membership Meeting takes place right after Lunch.
We will be giving the State of the NACD address so please, if you have any questions bring them on. :)
If you or someone you know is receiving a Wakulla award please show up to receive it or support the recipient.
This is Lloyd Bailey's last Workshop as President and we would like a good turn out to show our appreciation of the contributions he has made to the NACD and cavediving.
There will be a raffle and doorprizes given away through out the day.
We have a lot of new and updated NACD merchandise, so be sure to stop by our Booth.
After the meeting we will finish the beer and food at the BOD sponsored Socail at Lloyd Bailey's Scuba. (Following the Instructor's Meeting)
On Sunday we will be conducting an IUCRR workshop and a Survey workshop at Ginnie Springs.
Shands Hyperbaric Chamber will be conducting tours.
There will be Guided dives to Deipolder. Alachua and other caves will be guided also. (conditions permitting).
This is a good opportunity for those of you who wish to check out a cave you have not been into before or a section of cave you have not been into, or as a tune-up.
If you have any suggestions about a dive you would like guided or a dive you would volunteer to guide please PM me or contact me at jay@wetrox.com .
The NSS-CDS has graciously allowed access to any CDS controlled systems to all active members of the NACD.
Please see the attached Program for more details
See you there!!!!
Jay Wells
November 21st, 2004
Activity Location Point of Contact Time Cost
Hyperbaric Chamber Tours Shands / Gville Patty Boyle TBA No Charge
International Underwater Cave
Rescue Recovery Workshop Ginnie Springs Larry Green 8:00 4:00 $25.00
Survey Workshop Ginnie Springs James Hurley 9:00 2:00 Dive Fee
Guided Dives Diepolder III Johnny Richards 8:00 until Dive Fee
Guided Dives Alachua Sink 9:00 until Dive Fee
Guided Dives Sign Up at Workshop for 9:00 until Dive Fee
other Guided Dives in the area
A Need for Better Understanding Workshop
These workshops are presented by the NACD for the benefit of all scuba diving leaders and scuba divers who are interested in learning more about diving in the cave environment. We hope people attending these events will be better able to inform the recreational diving community of the need for specialized training before attempting to dive in caves and caverns.
The purpose of this workshop is to expose the participants to the special nature and requirements to dive in the overhead environment, whether in a cavern or cave zone. The vast majority of victims of fatal cave-related diving accidents were divers with no training in the special skills required for cavern or cave diving.
One of the best ways to reduce these tragic accidents is by informing scuba diving leaders of this need for specialized training. When the need is understood, the next thing to do is for these dive leaders to work out the best approach to take with recreational divers regarding cave and cavern diving.
Safety First
36th Annual Seminar
November 19 21st, 2004
Best Western Grand Hotel
Gainesville, Florida
National Association for Cave Diving (NACD)
Board of Directors 2004
President Lloyd Bailey, Jr.
Vice President Michael Garman
Secretary/Treasurer Johnny Richards
Training Director Larry Green
Director at Large Ron Aiello
Director at Large Michael OLeary
Director at Large Jay Wells
Operations Manager Debra Green
Committee Chairpersons
Accident Advisory Jeff Bozanic
Business Facilities Connie LoRe
Conservation Johnny Richards
Equipment Technology Jay Wells
Exploration & Survey James Hurley
Journal Editor Jeff Bauer
Legal Advisor Tim Tye
Library Chantal Blanton
Membership Steve Gerrard
Public Relations Richard Hicks
Publications Richard Blackburn
Safety Officer Michael OLeary
Science Michael Garman
Wakulla Awards Vicki York
Webmaster Jeff Bauer
November 19th, 2004
Activity Location Time
NACD Social Ginnie Springs Outdoors 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
www.safecavediving.com
NACD Wakulla Safety Award
The NACD established the Wakulla Award in recognition of safe cave dives accomplished. This award is named in honor of the first use of compressed air and diving equipment in an underwarter cave in the United States in 1935, along with being one of the worlds most awesome and spectacular cave systems explored. The award is given upon suitable documentation and authentication at the following levels:
Bronze Wakulla Award: 100 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 100 or more cave dives.
Silver Wakulla Award: 500 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 500 or more cave dives.
Gold Wakulla Award: 1,000 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 1,000 or more cave dives.
A certifiable cave dive is any dive on scuba in the sub aquatic cave zone, which lasts 20 minutes or more and is separated from other such dives by a surface interval of 10 minutes or more. The hours question is similarly answered as all time spent in the cave zone on scuba. An instructor on training dives will accumulate numbers of dives more quickly than an explorer, however, the explorer will accumulate hours of bottom time more quickly.
The award represents all cave diving formats in providing recognition for safe cave diving accomplished. All certified full cave divers worldwide are eligible for this award. To be a recipient, a diver must provide evidence of the stipulated number of dives/hours by submission of photo copies of logged dives after full cave training is completed which have been verified by an instructor. There is no fee for the award and it is provided as an incentive to safe cave diving. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
Wakulla Award Administrator
National Association for Cave Diving
P.O. Box 14492
Gainesville, Florida 32604
www.safecavediving.com
The NACD Statement
The NACD is a professional cave diving organization serving cave divers throughout the world. It is dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation and a full understanding of the unique underwater cave environment and to the special needs required for safe cave diving for the casual visitor and serious explorer alike.
The NACD offers special training and certification programs, regular seminars, workshops and a variety of specialized publications.
The NACD is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization whose membership is open to all that have an interest in underwater caves. Voting membership is restricted to fully certified cave divers. All members receive discounts on publications, reduced admission fees for NACD events, seminars and workshops, subscriptions to the NACD newsletter, and copies of NACD research bulletins and proceedings.
The NACD also promotes and encourages safe scientific and research diving as well as a closer cooperation among members of the recreational and cave diving communities in conjunction with the general public.
The NACD does not condone or disapprove of solo diving. The NACD believes that individuals have the right to make decisions to dive in the manner that they choose as long as it does not endanger other divers or the environment. We believe that there are many ways to dive safely. We believe in the freedom to make decisions regarding your own well being.
National Association for Cave Diving
P.O. Box 14492
Gainesville, Florida 32604
(888) 565-6223
November 20th, 2004
Conference Registration Jackie Bauer/Debra Green 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Exhibits Open 8:00 AM
Greetings & Administrative Jay Wells 8:45 9:00
Presidents Welcome Lloyd Bailey 9:00 9:10
Karst Terrain Explorations Cindy Butler/Al Heck/Brian Williams 9:10 9:50
My Math Teacher Mr Exley Daniel Bryant 9:50 10:00
Hidden Spledors of Yucatan Lalo Fiorelli 10:00 10:40
BREAK Exhibits Open Conference Center 10:40 11:00
Book Signing Lalo Fiorelli 10:40 11:00
Marianas Gold Mine Ricardo Meurer 11:00 - 11:40
Diving into Brazilian History
NACD Project Updates
Sistemo Camillo Cave Amy Giannotti 11:40 11:55
Caicos Caves Project James Hurley 11:55 12:15
Free Time and Lunch Conference Center/Local Area 12:15 1:30 PM
General Membership Meeting
State of the NACD Lloyd Bailey 1:30 1:40
Awards TBA 1:40 2:00
NACD Cavern Manual Michael Garman 2:00 2:05
NACD Training Update Larry Green 2:05 2:15
Financial Report Johnny Richards 2:15 2:20
Nominations for Directors Lloyd Bailey/Ron Aiello 2:20 2:30
BREAK Exhibits Open Conference Center 2:30 - 2:45
Peacock CSO Update Janet Stape 2:45 2:55
Bent !! A Tale of Two Divers TBA 2:55 3:20
Shands Hyperbaric Chamber Patty Boyle 3:20 3:50
Safe Cave Diving Goes
To Hollywood Brian Kakuk 3:50 4:30
DRAWINGS
RAFFLES/PRIZES Richard Hicks/Jay Wells 4:30 4:45
Exhibits Close and Break
Down of Displays Jay Wells 4:30
Seminar Wrap Up, Recognize
Sponsors, Thank Membership Lloyd Bailey 4:45 5:00
NACD Instructor Meeting Larry Green 6:00 6:30
Held at Lloyd Baileys Scuaba
Member Appreciation Gathering Lloyd Baileys Scuba
Hosted By NACD BOD 6:00 8:00
Hors douvres and refreshments
NACD Membership Categories
And Functions
Voting Membership in the NACD is open to all individuals who have been certified through a recognized full cave diving course and have paid the annual membership fee.
Instructor Membership requires successful completion of an NACD Instructor Training/Evaluation Course, the payment of the instructors annual membership fee of $40.00 and maintaining curent status requirements.
Associate Membership - Cavern is open to the public and all certified cavenr divers regardless of certifying agency. This offers all membership benefits except voting privileges. Associate membership allows one to stay informed of developments in cavern and cave diving as well as scheduled courses. (This category provides direct input and support for the cave diving community.) Annual membership fees are $30.00 domestiic and $40.00 for international. To encourage savings in monies and to maintain loyal support, the NACD offers 10-year memberships at $225.00 and lifetime memberships at $450.00.
All members receive a discount on single copy orders of NACD publications, reduced admission fees to NACD events, seminars and workshops and an annual subscription to the NACD quarterly journal. In addition, members receive NACD research bulletins at no cost.
NACD Annual Seminar: The purpose of the NACD Annual Seminar since its inception in 1968 has been to promote SAFE CAVE DIVING THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING. These seminars are conducted for the purpose of making cave diving a safer and more enjoyable activity for the diver and to bring a better understanding of cave diving to the recreational diving community, property owners, and the general public. With presentations and slide/video shows on a variety of topics including ecology, geology, hydrology, equipment, training, and exploration a universal interest is assured. Held each year in te heart of North Florida spring country, the NACD Annual Seminar is sponsored by the cave community. For specific information, contact the NACD at our national address.
NACD Publications: The NACD maintains a complete library of publications for the cave diver and general public consisting of training texts, newsletters, safety reports, journals, research bulletins, pamphlets and specialized subjects related to the cave environment. For a complete listing of all current NACD publications and price list, go to www.safecavediving.com or write to the NACD address, attention: Publications Chairman.
NACD Library: The NACD maintains a list of available cave diving related books, publications, reports, newsletters, etc., which is accessible through the Bureau of Geology, State of Florida Department of Natural Resources. The NACD library is on the campus of Florida State University, Innovation Park, Tallahassee, Florida.
www.safecavediving.com
History and Purpose
Of the
National Association for Cave Diving
The NACD was established in 1968, for the purpose of achieving safer cave
diving through proper training and the development of maturity in judgment
which minimizes taking unnecessary risks. Its the pioneer in cave
diving training, education, exploration, and research with the following goals:
To establish and maintain current guidelines in the form of physical and psychological standards, as well as equipment and techniques necessary for safe cave diving.
To encourage education and dissemination of safe cave diving information throughout the facilities of the organization and to provide a program of education and advanced training essential for safe cave diving.
To achieve closer cooperation and understanding among members of the cave and recreational diving communities, and the general public, so they may work together toward the common goal of increasing safety in cavern and cave diving.
To explore underwater caves and to encourage education and dissemination of information to government, private industry and the general public.
To accomplish these goals the NACD is organized to provide the following services:
Training and Education The NACD establishes and maintains standards for safe cavern and cave diving.
Seminars and Workshops The NACD is active in organizing and planning seminars and workshops in cooperation with organizations concerning safety, education, training, conservation, and exploration.
Information Services The NACD publishes and disseminates information on cavern and cave diving in newsletters, journals, pamphlets, seminar proceedings, training manuals, cave maps, textbooks and safety reports.
Membership and Record Mainenance The association maintains the records of certified cavern and cave divers, instructors, and individual members of the organization.
Conservation The NACD supports the preservation of the cave habitat and its unique flora and fauna through education, periodic clean-ups at popular dive sites, and safety sign campaigns.
Exploration and Research The NACD is active in conducting studies of accident prevention, management of cave diving sites, stress in cave diving, and promotes scientific endeavors relative to archaeology, cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and ground water pollution.
We kick it off with a Social Friday evening (The 19th) :). At Ginnie Springs from 6-10 pm.
There will be a band, free food (including some kick ass chili) and a free keg of something to make us more socail.
You can register for the Workshop that evening also. Please stop at the outdoor registration desk we will set up to get your entry to Ginnie.
Remember, those of you who pre-register get a free t-shirt. It is a pretty cool shirt this year!
The Workshop registration starts at 7am at the Best Western Gateway Grand hallway. (exit 290 I-75)
Exhibits open at 8 and the workshop kicks off at 8:45.
The theme this year is Safety First.
We have a good variety of speakers and topics from around the world and some very interesting local exploration updates.
The annual General Membership Meeting takes place right after Lunch.
We will be giving the State of the NACD address so please, if you have any questions bring them on. :)
If you or someone you know is receiving a Wakulla award please show up to receive it or support the recipient.
This is Lloyd Bailey's last Workshop as President and we would like a good turn out to show our appreciation of the contributions he has made to the NACD and cavediving.
There will be a raffle and doorprizes given away through out the day.
We have a lot of new and updated NACD merchandise, so be sure to stop by our Booth.
After the meeting we will finish the beer and food at the BOD sponsored Socail at Lloyd Bailey's Scuba. (Following the Instructor's Meeting)
On Sunday we will be conducting an IUCRR workshop and a Survey workshop at Ginnie Springs.
Shands Hyperbaric Chamber will be conducting tours.
There will be Guided dives to Deipolder. Alachua and other caves will be guided also. (conditions permitting).
This is a good opportunity for those of you who wish to check out a cave you have not been into before or a section of cave you have not been into, or as a tune-up.
If you have any suggestions about a dive you would like guided or a dive you would volunteer to guide please PM me or contact me at jay@wetrox.com .
The NSS-CDS has graciously allowed access to any CDS controlled systems to all active members of the NACD.
Please see the attached Program for more details
See you there!!!!
Jay Wells
November 21st, 2004
Activity Location Point of Contact Time Cost
Hyperbaric Chamber Tours Shands / Gville Patty Boyle TBA No Charge
International Underwater Cave
Rescue Recovery Workshop Ginnie Springs Larry Green 8:00 4:00 $25.00
Survey Workshop Ginnie Springs James Hurley 9:00 2:00 Dive Fee
Guided Dives Diepolder III Johnny Richards 8:00 until Dive Fee
Guided Dives Alachua Sink 9:00 until Dive Fee
Guided Dives Sign Up at Workshop for 9:00 until Dive Fee
other Guided Dives in the area
A Need for Better Understanding Workshop
These workshops are presented by the NACD for the benefit of all scuba diving leaders and scuba divers who are interested in learning more about diving in the cave environment. We hope people attending these events will be better able to inform the recreational diving community of the need for specialized training before attempting to dive in caves and caverns.
The purpose of this workshop is to expose the participants to the special nature and requirements to dive in the overhead environment, whether in a cavern or cave zone. The vast majority of victims of fatal cave-related diving accidents were divers with no training in the special skills required for cavern or cave diving.
One of the best ways to reduce these tragic accidents is by informing scuba diving leaders of this need for specialized training. When the need is understood, the next thing to do is for these dive leaders to work out the best approach to take with recreational divers regarding cave and cavern diving.
Safety First
36th Annual Seminar
November 19 21st, 2004
Best Western Grand Hotel
Gainesville, Florida
National Association for Cave Diving (NACD)
Board of Directors 2004
President Lloyd Bailey, Jr.
Vice President Michael Garman
Secretary/Treasurer Johnny Richards
Training Director Larry Green
Director at Large Ron Aiello
Director at Large Michael OLeary
Director at Large Jay Wells
Operations Manager Debra Green
Committee Chairpersons
Accident Advisory Jeff Bozanic
Business Facilities Connie LoRe
Conservation Johnny Richards
Equipment Technology Jay Wells
Exploration & Survey James Hurley
Journal Editor Jeff Bauer
Legal Advisor Tim Tye
Library Chantal Blanton
Membership Steve Gerrard
Public Relations Richard Hicks
Publications Richard Blackburn
Safety Officer Michael OLeary
Science Michael Garman
Wakulla Awards Vicki York
Webmaster Jeff Bauer
November 19th, 2004
Activity Location Time
NACD Social Ginnie Springs Outdoors 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
www.safecavediving.com
NACD Wakulla Safety Award
The NACD established the Wakulla Award in recognition of safe cave dives accomplished. This award is named in honor of the first use of compressed air and diving equipment in an underwarter cave in the United States in 1935, along with being one of the worlds most awesome and spectacular cave systems explored. The award is given upon suitable documentation and authentication at the following levels:
Bronze Wakulla Award: 100 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 100 or more cave dives.
Silver Wakulla Award: 500 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 500 or more cave dives.
Gold Wakulla Award: 1,000 or more hours of bottom time in the cave zone or 1,000 or more cave dives.
A certifiable cave dive is any dive on scuba in the sub aquatic cave zone, which lasts 20 minutes or more and is separated from other such dives by a surface interval of 10 minutes or more. The hours question is similarly answered as all time spent in the cave zone on scuba. An instructor on training dives will accumulate numbers of dives more quickly than an explorer, however, the explorer will accumulate hours of bottom time more quickly.
The award represents all cave diving formats in providing recognition for safe cave diving accomplished. All certified full cave divers worldwide are eligible for this award. To be a recipient, a diver must provide evidence of the stipulated number of dives/hours by submission of photo copies of logged dives after full cave training is completed which have been verified by an instructor. There is no fee for the award and it is provided as an incentive to safe cave diving. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
Wakulla Award Administrator
National Association for Cave Diving
P.O. Box 14492
Gainesville, Florida 32604
www.safecavediving.com
The NACD Statement
The NACD is a professional cave diving organization serving cave divers throughout the world. It is dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation and a full understanding of the unique underwater cave environment and to the special needs required for safe cave diving for the casual visitor and serious explorer alike.
The NACD offers special training and certification programs, regular seminars, workshops and a variety of specialized publications.
The NACD is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization whose membership is open to all that have an interest in underwater caves. Voting membership is restricted to fully certified cave divers. All members receive discounts on publications, reduced admission fees for NACD events, seminars and workshops, subscriptions to the NACD newsletter, and copies of NACD research bulletins and proceedings.
The NACD also promotes and encourages safe scientific and research diving as well as a closer cooperation among members of the recreational and cave diving communities in conjunction with the general public.
The NACD does not condone or disapprove of solo diving. The NACD believes that individuals have the right to make decisions to dive in the manner that they choose as long as it does not endanger other divers or the environment. We believe that there are many ways to dive safely. We believe in the freedom to make decisions regarding your own well being.
National Association for Cave Diving
P.O. Box 14492
Gainesville, Florida 32604
(888) 565-6223
November 20th, 2004
Conference Registration Jackie Bauer/Debra Green 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Exhibits Open 8:00 AM
Greetings & Administrative Jay Wells 8:45 9:00
Presidents Welcome Lloyd Bailey 9:00 9:10
Karst Terrain Explorations Cindy Butler/Al Heck/Brian Williams 9:10 9:50
My Math Teacher Mr Exley Daniel Bryant 9:50 10:00
Hidden Spledors of Yucatan Lalo Fiorelli 10:00 10:40
BREAK Exhibits Open Conference Center 10:40 11:00
Book Signing Lalo Fiorelli 10:40 11:00
Marianas Gold Mine Ricardo Meurer 11:00 - 11:40
Diving into Brazilian History
NACD Project Updates
Sistemo Camillo Cave Amy Giannotti 11:40 11:55
Caicos Caves Project James Hurley 11:55 12:15
Free Time and Lunch Conference Center/Local Area 12:15 1:30 PM
General Membership Meeting
State of the NACD Lloyd Bailey 1:30 1:40
Awards TBA 1:40 2:00
NACD Cavern Manual Michael Garman 2:00 2:05
NACD Training Update Larry Green 2:05 2:15
Financial Report Johnny Richards 2:15 2:20
Nominations for Directors Lloyd Bailey/Ron Aiello 2:20 2:30
BREAK Exhibits Open Conference Center 2:30 - 2:45
Peacock CSO Update Janet Stape 2:45 2:55
Bent !! A Tale of Two Divers TBA 2:55 3:20
Shands Hyperbaric Chamber Patty Boyle 3:20 3:50
Safe Cave Diving Goes
To Hollywood Brian Kakuk 3:50 4:30
DRAWINGS
RAFFLES/PRIZES Richard Hicks/Jay Wells 4:30 4:45
Exhibits Close and Break
Down of Displays Jay Wells 4:30
Seminar Wrap Up, Recognize
Sponsors, Thank Membership Lloyd Bailey 4:45 5:00
NACD Instructor Meeting Larry Green 6:00 6:30
Held at Lloyd Baileys Scuaba
Member Appreciation Gathering Lloyd Baileys Scuba
Hosted By NACD BOD 6:00 8:00
Hors douvres and refreshments
NACD Membership Categories
And Functions
Voting Membership in the NACD is open to all individuals who have been certified through a recognized full cave diving course and have paid the annual membership fee.
Instructor Membership requires successful completion of an NACD Instructor Training/Evaluation Course, the payment of the instructors annual membership fee of $40.00 and maintaining curent status requirements.
Associate Membership - Cavern is open to the public and all certified cavenr divers regardless of certifying agency. This offers all membership benefits except voting privileges. Associate membership allows one to stay informed of developments in cavern and cave diving as well as scheduled courses. (This category provides direct input and support for the cave diving community.) Annual membership fees are $30.00 domestiic and $40.00 for international. To encourage savings in monies and to maintain loyal support, the NACD offers 10-year memberships at $225.00 and lifetime memberships at $450.00.
All members receive a discount on single copy orders of NACD publications, reduced admission fees to NACD events, seminars and workshops and an annual subscription to the NACD quarterly journal. In addition, members receive NACD research bulletins at no cost.
NACD Annual Seminar: The purpose of the NACD Annual Seminar since its inception in 1968 has been to promote SAFE CAVE DIVING THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING. These seminars are conducted for the purpose of making cave diving a safer and more enjoyable activity for the diver and to bring a better understanding of cave diving to the recreational diving community, property owners, and the general public. With presentations and slide/video shows on a variety of topics including ecology, geology, hydrology, equipment, training, and exploration a universal interest is assured. Held each year in te heart of North Florida spring country, the NACD Annual Seminar is sponsored by the cave community. For specific information, contact the NACD at our national address.
NACD Publications: The NACD maintains a complete library of publications for the cave diver and general public consisting of training texts, newsletters, safety reports, journals, research bulletins, pamphlets and specialized subjects related to the cave environment. For a complete listing of all current NACD publications and price list, go to www.safecavediving.com or write to the NACD address, attention: Publications Chairman.
NACD Library: The NACD maintains a list of available cave diving related books, publications, reports, newsletters, etc., which is accessible through the Bureau of Geology, State of Florida Department of Natural Resources. The NACD library is on the campus of Florida State University, Innovation Park, Tallahassee, Florida.
www.safecavediving.com
History and Purpose
Of the
National Association for Cave Diving
The NACD was established in 1968, for the purpose of achieving safer cave
diving through proper training and the development of maturity in judgment
which minimizes taking unnecessary risks. Its the pioneer in cave
diving training, education, exploration, and research with the following goals:
To establish and maintain current guidelines in the form of physical and psychological standards, as well as equipment and techniques necessary for safe cave diving.
To encourage education and dissemination of safe cave diving information throughout the facilities of the organization and to provide a program of education and advanced training essential for safe cave diving.
To achieve closer cooperation and understanding among members of the cave and recreational diving communities, and the general public, so they may work together toward the common goal of increasing safety in cavern and cave diving.
To explore underwater caves and to encourage education and dissemination of information to government, private industry and the general public.
To accomplish these goals the NACD is organized to provide the following services:
Training and Education The NACD establishes and maintains standards for safe cavern and cave diving.
Seminars and Workshops The NACD is active in organizing and planning seminars and workshops in cooperation with organizations concerning safety, education, training, conservation, and exploration.
Information Services The NACD publishes and disseminates information on cavern and cave diving in newsletters, journals, pamphlets, seminar proceedings, training manuals, cave maps, textbooks and safety reports.
Membership and Record Mainenance The association maintains the records of certified cavern and cave divers, instructors, and individual members of the organization.
Conservation The NACD supports the preservation of the cave habitat and its unique flora and fauna through education, periodic clean-ups at popular dive sites, and safety sign campaigns.
Exploration and Research The NACD is active in conducting studies of accident prevention, management of cave diving sites, stress in cave diving, and promotes scientific endeavors relative to archaeology, cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and ground water pollution.