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Welcome to the Muskingum Watershed
The Muskingum River Watershed, which covers more than 8,000 square miles and drains into the Muskingum River, is the largest wholly contained watershed in the state of Ohio, covering about 20 percent of the state. The Muskingum River - which is formed by the confluence of the Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers at Coshocton, OH - empties into the Ohio River at Marietta. The system of reservoirs and dams in the watershed offers flood reduction and water conservation benefits to the region's property owners and residents. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, was responsible for the development of the reservoirs and dams. Today the MWCD is dedicated to flood reduction, water conservation and recreation in the Muskingum River Watershed.
Recent News
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Free kayak class planned Sept. 25 at Tappan Lake Park
August 27, 2010
Kayaks, safety equipment supplied to participants for class -
Rt. 250 to be closed after Labor Day in Tappan Lake region
August 25, 2010
Work expected to take 45 days; detours on Rts. 9 and 151 -
MWCD lakes not affected by algae, are safe for recreation
August 19, 2010
No warnings or other concerns listed at any of the 10 MWCD lakes -
MWCD Board directs further negotiations for Atwood Lodge
July 29, 2010
MWCD staff, Board seeking solutions for 45-year-old resort complex
Free kayak classes at Atwood Lake Park beach at Atwood Lake Park beach
Sat, September 11: 8:00am MWCD Board of Directors meeting at New Philadelphia City Council Chambers
Fri, September 17: 9:00am Free "Quick Start Your Kayak" class at Tappan Lake Park at Tappan Lake Park
Sat, September 25: 9:00am 28th Annual Atwood Area Fall Festival at Atwood Lake Park
Fri, October 1: 12:00am Free "Quck Start Your Kayak" class at Seneca Lake Park at Seneca Lake Park (beach)
Sat, October 9: 12:00pm
