Organizations Filed Purposes:
The Indiana Karst Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of caves and karst features in Indiana. The Conservancy encourages research and promotes education related to karst and its proper, environmentally compatible use.
Land Acquisition - One of our main missions is the acquisition of conservation properties. In 2020 we started and completed a project to acquire a 17.47 acre expansion of our Shawnee Karst Preserve in Lawrence County.
Land Stewardship - The Indiana Karst Conservancy over the years has acquired seven conservation properties and one conservation easement to protect and promote karst education. In 2020, we continued to expended resources (funds and volunteer labor) at our various preserves, including trail maintenance, tree planting, invasive plant control, and the restoration and maintenance of several wildlife ponds.
Educational Services - The IKC has many volunteers who provide educational services to school groups, conservation groups, youth groups (e.g., Scout troops, developers, government agencies, and the general public who live in karst areas). In 2020, volunteers presented at a number of events. In addition to our direct outreach, we have participated in authoring newspaper articles, have educational materials on our website, and have provided educational opportunities through our property holdings. The IKC's seven properties provide visitors with various opportunities including "wild" caving experiences, interpretive hiking on trails, and easy access to a large karst spring/resurgence. We also publish a quarterly newsletter to promote karst education opportunities and report on accomplishments. This newsletter is distributed for free to our members, supporters, and regional/national organizations and government agencies. It is also available on our public website.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Keith Dunlap | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Marc Milne | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Lewis | President | 10 | $0 |
| Sue Vernier | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Vernier | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Striegel-Winner | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Sollman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Sergesketter | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Selig | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Goni Iskali | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Haun | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Danyele Green | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Frosch | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Demarest | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Cody | Director | 1 | $0 |
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