Providing benefits of flood reduction, conservation and recreation since 1933
News Releases
Muskingum Watershed Foundation awards 4 grants
| June 14, 2013Nearly $6,200 to benefit various programs at MWCD locations
MWCD seeks to combat thefts from boats through 'Dock Watch' program
| June 10, 2013Aggressive effort launches this summer at conservancy district lakes
Limbach selected to seat on MWCD Board of Directors
| June 3, 2013Tuscarawas County resident formerly served on Board from 1996-2006
MWCD to develop plan for reduction of landowner assessment
| May 30, 2013Earliest any future reduction expected to be enacted is 2015
Pleasant Hill Lake Park to host Safe Boating & Fishing Festival on June 8
| May 29, 2013Free admission, free events including boat rides, kayaking
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer at lakes, parks, facilities
| May 17, 2013Events planned all summer long, fireworks schedule set
Short-term water supply policy approved for MWCD lakes
| May 17, 2013Guidelines limit water sales to oil and gas industry to areas immediately around individual lakes
Fireworks shows planned this summer at MWCD lake parks
| May 7, 20133 shows scheduled at Pleasant Hill Lake Park!
MWCD to provide funds in partnership for Asian carp studies
| May 7, 2013The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Division of Wildlife to perform tests in Muskingum River Watershed
Lack of rainfall has Tappan Lake lagging behind normal water level
| April 25, 2013Condition is temporary, main boat launch ramp and courtesy dock are open
MWCD reduces overnight docking rates for owners of multiple boats at lakes
| April 1, 2013Customers, MWCD advisory committee members assist in updating fee structure for 2013
Great Flood of 1913 led to MWCD, system of dams and reservoirs
| March 22, 2013System has saved lives, more than $10 billion in potential property damage from flooding
MWCD approves $750,000 in grants for 9 projects in watershed
| March 20, 2013Conservancy District now has assisted 37 projects with more than $3 million overall
MWCD to host boater education classes this spring
| February 25, 20131-day classes scheduled April 28 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park, May 18 at Tappan Lake Park
MWCD Board approves non-development oil, gas lease at Seneca Lake
| February 15, 2013Conservancy district reviewing potential reduction in maintenance assessment collected by MWCD
MWCD negotiates non-development oil, gas lease at Seneca Reservoir
| January 18, 2013Lease prohibits any activity on MWCD property, extends protections to adjacent properties
Parham to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2013
| December 31, 2012Richard J. Pryce of North Canton to serve as vice president
Crossroads RC&D work to continue through new fund of Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation
| December 14, 2012Fund will be dedicated to supporting conservation, education, outdoor recreation projects in region
National news story highlights MWCD oil and gas lease environmental safeguards
| November 30, 2012Environmental safety stipulations in MWCD lease considered to be 'beyond' most stringent in nation
MWCD shoreline projects to be done during winter 'drawdown'
| October 29, 2012More than $1.6 million of work planned
17th Annual Forest Heritage Festival set Friday, Saturday at Dover
| October 16, 2012Event offers free admission and parking, proceeds benefit Akron Children's Hospital
MWCD to host public meeting Oct. 17 concerning Seneca Lake
| October 11, 2012Details to be shared include leasing of MWCD property at lake for oil and gas exploration, potential for water requests
Fireworks and more planned Oct. 5-7 at Atwood Area Fall Festival
| September 25, 2012Fireworks show scheduled Saturday, Oct. 6
MWCD Board authorizes water sales at 2 lakes in 'drawdown'
| September 24, 2012Short-term agreements will reduce potential road damage from truck traffic at time when billions of gallons of water is released from lakes
This photo of the brown pelican at Atwood Lake was taken on a cell phone by Amy Marie Wahl of Canton.
Brown pelican sighting a 'sensation' at Atwood Lake
| August 29, 2012Bird is only 6th confirmed sighting of species ever in Ohio
Enjoy Labor Day weekend at the MWCD lakes
| August 27, 2012Swimming beaches, some activities close for season at 5 MWCD lake parks, but camping available all year long
MWCD advisory committee welcomes 3 new members
| August 14, 2012DAC makes recommendations to Board of Directors
Atwood Lake Region trail planning meeting scheduled Aug. 27
| August 9, 2012Public input being sought for multi-purpose trail master plan
Santa, fireworks headline Pleasant Hill Park Christmas in July on July 21
| July 12, 2012Full weekend of fun scheduled July 20 and 21
Piedmont Marina without power, phone, water services for several days
| July 1, 2012Damage minimal to docks
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