Conservancies

con;ser;van;cy pronunciation: function: noun inflected form(s): plural con;ser;van;ciesetymology: alteration of obsolete conservacy conservation, from anglo-french conservacie, from medieval latin conservatia, from latin conservaredate: 1667 1 british : a board regulating fisheries and navigation in a river or port2 a : conservation b : an organization or area designated to conserve and protect natural resources