Incorporated as Georgia’s first countywide conservancy in 2000, the Madison-Morgan Conservancy has grown into an effective and influential organization, serving both locally and statewide as a resource for protecting natural, agricultural, and historic resources, promoting the region’s local agricultural industry, and preserving the quality of life and sense of place found in Morgan County.
Today the Conservancy’s unique holistic approach to conservation includes collaboration with land trusts, local governments, and other partners to:
1) provide education, advocacy, and technical assistance2) protect critical resources, and3) grow the local food system.
To date, this work has resulted in the permanent protection of over 6,000+ acres through the donation of conservation easements by private landowners; a Junior Conservancy; an Endangered Properties Revolving Fund; 60+ educational forums; Georgia’s first countywide Greenprint (2004, revised 2017); “FARMeander,” Georgia’s first agritourism farm trail (2011); grass roots inspiration of Farmview Market as a regional food hub; restoration of numerous historic structures; and an effective working relationship with local governments.
The mission of the Madison-Morgan Conservancy is to provide public education on conservation matters and to protect and enhance the heritage and quality of life of the residents of Morgan County, by preserving historic sites, greenspace, farmland, and timberland.