Carlsbad

What Do They Protect In Carlsbad Caverns?

The purpose of Carlsbad Caverns national Park, a World Heritage Site, is to preserve and protect an internationally recognized Permian reef, superlative cave and karst resources, ecosystems, wilderness, and diverse cultural heritage for the enjoyment of the people. How is Carlsbad Caverns protected? On October 25, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge signed a proclamation creating Carlsbad …

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