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Causes: Environment, Environmental Education
Mission: The oganization is a grass roots organization dedicated to the protection, preservation and conservation of a unique natural resource that was created in the summer of 2002 when the flood waters of canyon lake raced over the emergency spillway, ripping open the earth to expose a geologic wonder for both amateur and professional geologists. The organization's ojectives include: creating a safe, integrated system of trails along the upper rim and through the gorge providing educational opportunities through field trips and outdoor lectures providing scientific research opportunities
Programs: Provide educational and scientific opportunities within the gorge through interpretive guided tours, access to scientific research venues and passive recreation opportunities for area tourists. In 2017 the organization gave a total of 190 tours with a total attendance of 3,578 people. Out of the 190 tours, 32 tours were given to various schools and other non-profit organizations at no charge.