Our Mission
The Owl Creek Conservancy is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving natural and agricultural lands in the Knox County area through widespread private action. We work with landowners for the public good to maintain and to improve the quality of life now and in the future by preserving woodland, wetlands, farmlands, scenic vistas, and wildlife habitats of environmental, historic and community importance.
Who we are
The Owl Creek Conservancy, a land trust, is working to preserve lands of natural and historic importance in and around Knox County. We recognize that our natural and agricultural heritage enriches the lives of all citizens and that the land-use choices we make today will determine the future character of our community and region.
What we do
The Conservancy works in partnership with landowners to permanently preserve important land from development. The main tool the Conservancy uses to accomplish this goal is a permanent conservation easement. The Conservancy may also accept gifts of land. Both of these options for protecting land not only benefit the community but can bring significant tax benefits to the donor as well. In addition to taking direct action to preserve land, the Conservancy works to educate the public about the advantages of land conservation, the diverse land assets of Knox County, and the benefits of wise land-use planning.
Why we do what we do
The conservancy works for the public good to maintain and to improve the quality of life now and in the future for all inhabitants of Knox County.