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.

The Kenton Conservancy is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. ​

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

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to these partners for their funding support of the Kenton Conservancy:​
Horizon Community Funds - manages the Kenton Conservancy Fund
Banklick Watershed Council - Brushy Fork Nature Preserve, Wolsing Wetland and Trail Improvements
R.C. Durr Foundation - Wolsing Wetland and Trail Improvements
Duke Energy Foundation - Brushy Fork Nature Preserve
City of Independence - Brushy Fork Nature Preserve
Kenton County Fiscal Court - Brushy Fork Nature Preserve
NKY Community and Urban Forestry Council - Brushy Fork Nature Preserve
Red Sunflower Farm