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Events

  • Seneca Red White and Blue Celebration

    July 2, 2024 – July 6, 2024
    Spend the holiday at the lake and enjoy crafts, BINGO, tshirt tie dye, live music, and fireworks over the lake!
  • Ladies’ Night Craft at Seneca Lake

    July 2, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Grab a friend and head out to Tappan Lake Park for a fun night of crafts!
  • Atwood Independence Day Schedule

    July 3, 2024 – July 7, 2024
    Celebrate Independence Day at the lake with tie dye, crafts, music, and fireworks over the lake!
  • Pleasant Hill Independence Day Shedule

    July 3, 2024 – July 6, 2024
    Celebrate Independence Day at the lake with tie dye, crafts, music, and new hot dog eating contest!
  • Tappan Independence Day Schedule

    July 3, 2024 – July 7, 2024
    Enjoy a holiday week at the lake with crafts, BINGO, tshirt tie dye, live music, and fireworks over the lake!
  • Ladies’ Night Craft at Tappan Lake

    July 3, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Grab a friend and head out to Tappan Lake Park for a fun night of crafts!
  • Charles Mill Red, White, & Blue Celebration

    July 4, 2024 – July 7, 2024
    Spend time at the lake and watch the fireworks or join a program including tshirt tie dye, crafts, BINGO, plus catfish and cornhole tournaments!
  • Tappan Lake Park – Fireworks

    July 5, 2024 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Fireworks will begin at dusk and can be viewed from boat and land. They are set off near the swim beach.
  • Atwood Lake Park – Fireworks

    July 6, 2024 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Fireworks will begin at dusk and can be viewed from boat and land.
  • Charles Mill Lake Park – Fireworks

    July 6, 2024 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Fireworks will begin at dusk and can be viewed from boat and land. They are set off near the swim beach.

    News

    • Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship

      June 25, 2024
      Funding 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 […]
    • Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Court Appoints Karl Gebhardt to Board of Directors

      June 14, 2024
      Ohio environment, agriculture, and natural resources leader Karl Gebhardt has been appointed to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) board of directors by the Conservancy Court. The Court is the […]
    • MWCD Invites You to Capture the Canvas for a Chance to Win Prizes!

      June 3, 2024
      The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) invites you to hit the trails this summer for a chance to win fabulous prizes while having a great time outdoors with your family […]
    • MWCD Celebrates Earth Day

      May 3, 2024
      ​​​MWCD Celebrates Earth Day by Planting 100 Trees at Clendening Marina and Collecting 33,000 Pounds of Tires at Atwood Lake NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO — Earth Day was celebrated nationally on […]
    • Earth Day 2024

      April 15, 2024
      In Celebration of Earth Day Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is excited to invite the public to join in a series of events highlighting and supporting Eastern Ohio’s natural resources […]
    • Dockside Bar & Grill to Open at Tappan Marina

      April 12, 2024
      The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is thrilled to announce the Dockside Bar & Grill will be opening at Tappan Lake Marina. The restaurant, operated by Buehler’s Fresh Foods, is […]
    • MWCD: Honoring our Past, Planning our Future

      March 7, 2024
      Published by: Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director Last year was a landmark year for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) as we honored our past by celebrating 90 years of […]

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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.

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