Events
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Charles Mill Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2024 – September 2, 2024Enjoy your holiday weekend at the lake with t-shirt tie dye, scavenger hunts, cornhole tournament, ice cream sundaes, and more! -
Pleasant Hill Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2024 – September 2, 2024Relax with crafts, nature, and movies at the lake for your holiday weekend! -
Seneca Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024Relax at the lake on your holiday weekend and enjoy live music, t-shirt tie dye, crafts, and golf cart poker run! -
Tappan Labor Day Spooktacular
August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024Celebrate Halloween at the lake during the holiday weekend! Enjoy crafts, costumes, hayrides, live music, and more! -
Atwood Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024Enjoy crafts, guided hike, games, music, and tie dye at the park for the holiday weekend! -
Car Cruise in at Atwood Lake!
September 6, 2024 4:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin us for a CRUISE IN at Atwood Lake park! Friday September 6 from 4-7pm. $10 per vehicle – all vehicles welcome! Dash plaques, door prizes, food, and DJ Spikeman. -
Princess in the Park at Atwood Lake!
September 7, 2024 3:00 pm – 7:30 pmDress in your royal finest and enjoy an enchanted day at the park! Each princess will participate in a craft, royal tea party and snack, face painting, and horse drawn […] -
Ladies’ Night Craft at Tappan Lake
September 28, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmGrab a friend and head out to Tappan Lake Park for a fun night of crafts! -
Princess in the Park at Charles Mill Lake!
September 29, 2024 3:00 pm – 7:30 pmDress in your royal finest and enjoy an enchanted day at the park! Each princess will participate in a craft, royal tea party and snack, face painting, and horse drawn […]
News
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Nearly Two-Thirds of Ohio Facing Drought Conditions; MWCD Announces Proactive Measures to Protect Water Resources
August 28, 2024Ohio is currently experiencing significant drought conditions, with nearly two-thirds of the state affected, according to the latest data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s “U.S. Drought Monitor.” As of Thursday, […] -
MWCD Opens New Welcome Center at Tappan Lake Park
August 26, 2024The MWCD officially opened the new Tappan Lake Welcome Center, a 3,900-square foot, $3.6 million facility that will enhance visitors’ experience at Tappan Lake with state-of-the-art facilities and a warm […] -
MWCD Board Approves $90,000 in Grants to Improve Water Quality
August 6, 2024The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is now accepting applications for the Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategy (NPS-IS) Development Fund. This newly created fund is intended to assist communities in developing […] -
Atwood Lake Peninsula Development Survey
July 26, 2024The MWCD held a community open house on July 18th to solicit feedback from the community regarding a plan to potentially develop the Atwood Lake Peninsula located across Lodge Road […] -
Parks and Recreation Month at MWCD
July 22, 2024MWCD Celebrates ‘Where You Belong’ Parks and Recreation Month highlight the impacts of outdoor recreation The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative […] -
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for the New Atwood Lake Park Activity Center
July 16, 2024The MWCD is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Atwood Lake Park Activity Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Saturday, July 13, marking a significant […] -
Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship
June 25, 2024Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship Applications open for research, community and innovation grants as well as fellowships The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship […]
Explore MWCD
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Camping/Glamping
Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone.
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Water Recreation
Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.
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Hiking/Biking Trails
Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.
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Conservation
We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.