About The Kenton Conservancy

The Kenton Conservancy is a community based, non-profit organization with the goal of land conservation in Kenton County for the benefit of people and nature. Landowners who share this goal may work hand-in-hand with the Kenton Conservancy in using a land conservation option on their own land. These options are flexible and may qualify for a variety of income, property, and estate tax benefits.

Our Mission

The Kenton Conservancy's mission is to protect lands of natural, cultural, recreational, and historical significance for the people of Kenton County. To fulfill this mission the Kenton Conservancy shall:
  • Work to form meaningful partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders in the community: private landowners; farmers; developers; local governments; businesses; and concerned citizens;
  • Facilitate significant land conservation through voluntary contributions, conservation easements, donations of property, and purchases in support of a high quality of life and a stable economic future;
  • Maintain economic resources for protection of land to benefit communities and natural systems.

Our Partners

The Kenton Conservancy works with many partners in efforts to preserve land in Kenton County:
  • Banklick Watershed Council
  • Kenton County Conservation District
  • Boone Conservancy
  • Campbell Conservancy
  • Green Umbrella
  • Taking Root
  • Licking River Greenway & Trails

The Kenton Conservancy is a member of the Land Trust Alliance.

Board of Directors
Mr. Gary Wolnitzek, Chair
Mr. Justin Sanders, Vice-Chair
Ms. Kathy Donohoue, Secretary
Dr. Shannon Galbraith-Kent, Treasurer
Mr. Scott Gunning
Mr. Matt Mattone
​Mr. Jared Fuqua
Mr. Tim Gold
Ms. Jill Conniff

Ex-Officio
Kris Knochelman, Kenton County Judge Executive
Dennis Gordon, FAICP, Planning and Development Services of   Kenton County Executive Director