 Some members of the Grotto circa 2011 | |
| Abbreviation | OHDG |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1989 |
| Purpose | Cave exploration and protection |
| Location | |
Main organ | Oregon Underground |
Parent organization | National Speleological Society |
| Website | Oregon High Desert Grotto |
The Oregon High Desert Grotto (or OHDG) is an American caving club, known as a Grotto. It is affiliated with the National Speleological Society.
OHDG is involved with caving and conservation efforts in central Oregon and beyond, including the Oregon Caves National Monument,[1] the Lava Beds National Monument in northern California,[2] and caves in western Idaho and southern Washington. Members of the Grotto have worked with the Department of State Lands and received a participation award from state leaders for their volunteer work.[3][4][5] In 2013, the Grotto was recognized by Region 6 of the United States Forest Service for various volunteer hours working with caves and bats. They received the R6 Volunteers and Service and Program Award.[6]
- ^ "Off-Trail Caving Tours". National Park Service. August 31, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ Brook, Edward, A Preliminary Investigation of Cave Ice at Lava Beds National Monument, northern California (PDF), retrieved 2013-07-11[dead link]
- ^ Ramsayer, Kate (2009-04-18), "State Leaders Recognize Spelunkers for Exploring, Mapping Local Caves", The Bulletin, p. C1, C8, archived from the original on 2016-03-04, retrieved 2009-11-16
- ^ State Land Board (2009). "Land Board Awards 2008". Oregon Department of State Lands. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ "State Land Board Meeting" (PDF). Oregon Department of State Lands. April 14, 2009. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2010. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
'It's my ... pleasure to present the 2008 partnership to the Oregon High Desert Grotto for their exceptional work at the Stevens Road property event.'
- ^ USFS (2013). "R6 Winning Volunteers Honored at RLT" (PDF). Pacific Northwest Forest Service Association (PNWFSA). Retrieved 2013-07-11. [dead link]