U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Proceedings, San Antonio, Texas, May 16–18, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group (KIG) Proceedings, held in San Antonio, Texas from May 16–18, 2017, highlights the evolution and contributions of KIG workshops since their inception in 2001. These biennial workshops, hosted at universities or research institutes near notable karst features, have fostered interdisciplinary collaboration on karst research across diverse geological settings, from Florida's Floridan aquifer to New Mexico's evaporite karst. The 2017 proceedings feature discussions on the future of karst research, led by experts like Dr. Penelope Boston, and field trips that included Carlsbad Caverns National Park, underscoring the significance of integrating cave and karst studies into broader Earth science frameworks.

Kuniansky, E. L., & Spangler, L. E. (Eds.). (2017). U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Proceedings, San Antonio, Texas, May 16–18, 2017. Scientific Investigations Report. https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20175023