Lost River Cave - As A Non-profit

As A Non-profit

Lost River Cave is owned jointly by Western Kentucky University and Friends of Lost River, a non-profit organization that works towards preservation of the cave. Friends of the Lost River formed in 1990 in order to clean up and restore the cave and surrounding area, the Friends of the Lost River, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Through years of effort, the organization has managed to wipe away the traces of the abuse Lost River Cave suffered during its 30 years as a dump site. The underground boat tour, nature trails and gift shop are operated to fund the continuing struggle to preserve and maintain Lost River Cave as a cultural and natural landmark. Local guests of the park may decide to purchase a park membership, make a monetary donation or volunteer service hours to contribute to the Friends' mission.

Programs are in the works to remove invasive, pest plants from the valley and upland trails, construct a wetlands area to improve filtration of storm water entering the cave system and design a nature center and exhibit area to better educate and serve visitors to the historic eco-tourism site.