German database of cleaned caves added
The Clean Up The Dark database has received a new regional update, with data contributed by the German Verband der deutschen Höhlen- und...
Two important datasets added to the database
Dear friends, building on strong foundation, the Clean Up The Dark database has recently grown beyond its initial scope. Two important...
ECPC Marks One Year of Action for Cleaner Caves
In 2024, the ECPC marked the first World Cleanup Day with a landmark report on cave and karst cleaning across Europe. A year later, that effort...
Restoring the Rente-Neuve Pothole
The Rente-Neuve pothole near Couchey, France, was explored and found to connect hydrologically to a local spring 7 km away. Between 1997 and 2013,...
World Cleanup Day, September 20th
On December 8th, 2023 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming September, 20th as World Cleanup Day....
European cavers in a joint effort
Dear friends, in front of you is the first international register of polluted caves! Although still in its infancy, through open collaboration we...