WHY JOIN THE FEDERATION?  Connections - All individuals affiliated with the BCSF are connected with everyone else in the organized BC caving community through an online group distribution list and a series of website Forums. These tools enable them to arrange and join in caving activities, discuss topics of interest and keep informed about issues affecting caves and cavers in BC and elsewhere.  Newsletter - Affiliation with the BCSF provides online access to the Federation's quarterly journal, BC Caver, which is otherwise available only to members of other caving organizations that have exchange agreements with the Federation. BC Caver is a high-quality digital publication providing a lasting record of BC caving through articles, photographs, cave surveys and news of past, current and future caving activities. Members can download and print current copies and back-issues via a listserve link or can obtain them at additional cost in hard copy format or on CD by arrangement with the BCSF Secretary.  Knowledge and Information - Federation affiliates have access to CD collections of BC cave surveys, photographs, articles and other records of interest compiled by the Records Committee. If you are interested in any of the many aspects of caves and caving, you will find a wealth of information among the membership and records of the organized caving community.  Fellowship - Being a member of the organized caving community creates an automatic connection with cavers who are members of caving clubs in the province, the rest of Canada, the United States and around the world. The BCSF provides the framework within which speleologists, cavers and conservationists can share ideas and work for common goals.  Conservation - Adding your name to the BCSF roster strengthens the voice and influence of the caving community in educating governments, resource managers, industry and the general public about the benefits of conserving caves and karst areas.