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    Jewel Cave

    National Monument South Dakota

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  • No Reservations in 2013

    Beginning January 2, 2013, Jewel Cave National Monument will not offer advanced ticket reservations, except for Wild Caving dates. Due to construction projects and assumed disruptions in service, ticket sales will occur on a first come first serve basis. More »

Management

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MEMS / CFP Plans

This Modified Environmental Management System (MEMS) / Climate Friendly Parks (CFP) Plan 2013 was developed by Jewel Cave National Monument's "Green Team", whose role is to guide sustainability projects, encourage green practices, and educate the staff and public. The Green Team sets annual sustainability goals and reports progress to park management.

 

Laws and Policies

Superintendent's Compendium - January 2011 (174KB.pdf) - Specific regulations of Jewel Cave National Monument established under the discretionary authority of the Park Superintendent.


Below are some of the documents used to plan for the future of the monument:

Museum Documents

Scope of Collections Statement (2011)


Cave and Karst Management Plan (2007)

Cave and Karst Management Plan and EA PDF 1.96 MB

Cave and Karst Management Plan Appendices PDF 442 KB

Finding of No Significant Impact PDF 781 KB

Finding of No Significant Impact Appendix (Includes Errata) PDF 88 KB



Historic Resources Study (2006)

Entire document PDF 5MB


Cultural Landscape Report (2005)

Cover and Contents PDF 476 KB

Part I Chapters 1-4 PDF 14 MB

Part II Chapters 5 - 10 PDF 7.04 MB

Bibliography, Preparers, Appendix PDF 241 KB


Strategic Plans

Oct. 2000 - Sept. 2005 Word Doc 468 KB





Did You Know?

Large cave passage / Marc Ohms photo

The largest room discovered in Jewel Cave is called the Big Duh. It measures 570 feet long, is 180 feet wide at its widest point, and is 30 feet tall.