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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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MWCD Board directs further negotiations for Atwood Lodge
July 29, 2010
MWCD staff, Board seeking solutions for 45-year-old resort complex -
MWCD sprays portion of Tappan Lake to slow invasive plants
July 23, 2010
Work to concentrate on eastern end of lake -
Hydrogen sulfide possible at Piedmont Dam
July 22, 2010
No restrictions for activities (boating, fishing) on the lake -
More than 60,000 fans enjoy 'Alive Festival' at Atwood Lake Park
July 19, 2010
Tickets for 2011 event go on sale in August at alive.org -
2 MWCD lakes part of water quality testing project
June 10, 2010
U.S. Geological Survey coordinating program at several reservoirs in Ohio -
Muskingum River Watershed dams focus of media coverage
May 17, 2010
Story focuses on work planned at dams in upcoming years
Free kayak classes at Atwood Lake Park beach at Atwood Lake Park beach
Sat, August 14: 8:00am 2010 Atwood Labor Day Fireworks at Atwood Lake Park
Sat, September 4: 12:00am Free kayak classes at Atwood Lake Park beach at Atwood Lake Park beach
Sat, September 11: 8:00am 28th Annual Atwood Area Fall Festival at Atwood Lake Park
Fri, October 1: 12:00am
