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MWCD Winter Drawdown Schedule and Reservoir Projects Released

October 12, 2023

To prepare for winter, on an annual basis the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducts annual temporary drawdown of the normal pool elevation of the lake levels.

Muskellunge Stocking at MWCD Lakes

October 9, 2023

On September 19th, ODNR released 1100 juvenile Muskellunge into Leesville Lake at the North Fork Marina boat launch and on September 25th, they also released 2370 fish into Piedmont Lake.

MWCD Chief Engineer Announces Retirement, Interim Chief Named

September 18, 2023

The MWCD announces the retirement of Boris Slogar, P.E., Chief Engineer. Dave Lautenschleger to serve as Interim Chief of Engineering while a search is conducted.

MWCD Receives Horizon Award from Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District

September 7, 2023

The MWCD is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Horizon Award by the Ashland SWCD

Turkey Ridge Trailhead’s Turtle Sculpture at Tappan Lake Park

August 30, 2023

To see the efforts of the youth making a positive impact on the community is truly inspiring. It is important that we too take a note from this girl’s book to make an effort to be/make the changes we want to see.

MWCD Announces Transition to Daily-Use Duck Blinds

August 28, 2023

In a move towards sustainable and equitable use of natural resources, the MWCD has announced a policy shift regarding duck blinds

Osprey Rescued from Tree Entangled in Fishing Line at Atwood Lake

Thanks to community cooperation and concern for wildlife, a distressed osprey was successfully rescued after becoming entangled in fishing line high up in a tree.

Abundance of Pine Trees on MWCD Lands is no Accident!

MWCD established a formal forestry program in 1941. Since then, MWCD has planted over 12 million trees. Today, MWCD foresters manage over 34,000 acres and are dedicated stewards of healthy forests.

MWCD Announces Law Enforcement Scholarship Program to Support Future Leaders in Public Safety

The MWCD is partnering with the Buckeye Career Center Friends of Adult Education Foundation to financially assist adult students in Buckeye Career Center’s Ohio Peace Office Training Academy (OPOTA).

UPDATE: Route 574 Detour Near Seneca Lake Begins Tuesday, July 25, 2023

UPDATE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that the partial closure of Seneca Dam Road has been delayed. Project maintenance on the Seneca Dam gates has will begin Tuesday, July 25th. A portion of Seneca Dam Road (OH-574) will now be closed from 6:00 a.m. July 25th through 7:00 p.m. July 28th approximately one-half mile south of the Lashley Road (OH-313) intersection.

MWCD Celebrates Park and Recreation Month

This July, we will celebrate the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities.

Route 574 Detour Near Seneca Lake Begins Monday, July 17, 2023

Seneca Dam service gate cleaning will impact travel to Seneca Lake Park. Visitors are encouraged to use designated alternative route.