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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.

MWCD’s 90-Year History on Display

MWCD’s 90-Year History is on display as the featured exhibition at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum – A National Historic Landmark.

MWCD joins Operation Dry Water to increase awareness of the dangers associated with boating under the influence

MWCD joins Operation Dry Water to increase awareness of the dangers associated with boating under the influence

Maintenance Assessment Update for Guernsey Co. Taxpayers

Guernsey County residents may be eligible for assessment refund due to error by MWCD contractor.

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Court Appoints New Member to the Board of Directors

Members of Board of Directors are appointed by the Conservancy Court to oversee the operations and business affairs of the MWCD, which manages more than 57,000 acres of land and water dedicated to public use. Board members meet once a month in open, public session.

MWCD Invites You to Capture the Canvas for a Chance to Win $1,000!

The MWCD has partnered with five local schools in a promotion that encourages residents to get outdoors and explore the trails at MWCD parks.

May is American Wetlands Month

Wetlands are defined by areas of land that are saturated with water for most of the year. They often occur at the mouths of rivers, around lakes and streams, as well as alongside coastlines. There are four types of wetlands that occur in Ohio: Mar

It’s a Dog’s Life at MWCD Lakes!

MWCD is pleased to announce that all campsites are now officially 100% pet friendly! In addition, select cabins at each lake will now allow pets.

MWCD Board Votes to Cut Property Assessment

Property owners within the MWCD will see their property assessments paid to MWCD reduced by 66 percent, from $6 dollars to $2

Welcome Back Campers and Boaters!

MWCD Staff recently held a virtual public meeting to welcome back campers and boaters for the 2023 season!

Have You Heard of the Chippewa Subdistrict

Did you know that MWCD owns and operates a flood control system in Medina and Wayne counties that is separate from the Muskingum Flood Control System? The system is operated by the Chippewa Subdistrict of MWCD.

MWCD Actively Engaged in Restoring Legendary Status of the American Chestnut

American chestnuts were once the dominant tree species in eastern North America but are now facing extinction from a fungal blight. MWCD is committed to research dedicated to restoring the magnificent species.