Events
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Pleasant Hill Program Schedule
9-11am Traveling Nature Program – Look for the program golf cart traveling around the campground. Staff will be sharing information about Ohio Bugs, plus passing out schedules. 12-1pm Woolly Bear […] -
Pindrop Fiber Arts Festival at Tappan Lake
Explore the world of the fiber arts with our artisan yarn vendors, natural fiber producers, and more. -
Piedmont Halloween Celebration
Dress in your favorite costume, decorate your campsite, and enjoy programs at the lake! Don’t miss trick-or-treat and t-shirt tie dye! -
Princess in the Park at Charles Mill Lake!
Dress 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 […] -
Charles Mill Halloween Weekend
Bring your Halloween costumes and decorations to the lake for a weekend of spooky fun! -
Atwood Area Fall Festival
Admission into the Atwood Area Fall Festival lets you enjoy all the craft tents, booths, awesome demonstration areas, the Fandango Kids Zone and so much more. The always low admission […] -
Tappan Program Schedule
4-5pm Kids BINGO – Try your luck at BINGO at the Activity Center. Bring a candy bar. 5:30-6:30pm Adult BINGO – Try your luck at BINGO at the Activity Center. […] -
Atwood Bounty on the Bridge
The MWCD is excited to announce the return of Bounty on the Bridge fine dining event at Atwood Lake Park!
News
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MWCD Receives Auditor of State Award for Clean Audit Report
New Philadelphia, OH (September 24, 2024)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has been awarded the ‘Auditor of State Award’ from the Ohio Auditor of State’s office for meeting a range of […] -
State Fire Marshal Orders Ban on Open Burning for Certain Ohio Regions
Columbus, Ohio – In response to extremely dry conditions in various areas of the state, Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has ordered a regional Ban on Open Burning effective immediately. The […] -
MWCD Launches Ranger Call Center for Non-Emergency Issues
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is launching a new 24-hour call center for visitors to contact MWCD Rangers and seek assistance with non-emergency issues. The call center number, 844-MWCD-LAW […] -
Nearly Two-Thirds of Ohio Facing Drought Conditions; MWCD Announces Proactive Measures to Protect Water Resources
Ohio 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
The 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
The 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
The 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Conservation
We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.