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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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Boat launch ramp at Tappan Lake temporarily closed for upgrades
January 26, 2010
MWCD includes suggestions from boaters, anglers as part of $400,000 improvement project -
Atwood Lodge to remain open until Oct. 1
January 15, 2010
MWCD will secure broker and seek to sell facility. -
MWCD golf cart policy takes effect in 2010
January 13, 2010
Inspections planned during month of March at MWCD lake locations -
Atwood Lake Park preparing for Alive Festival in June 2010
January 8, 2010
Alive 2010 is scheduled June 23-26; tickets available at www.alive.org -
No increase in camping rates at MWCD campgrounds in 2010
December 22, 2009
Rates held at 2009 levels at 5 MWCD lake parks and 3 campgrounds -
Ohio Boating Education Courses planned in 2010
December 15, 2009
Course completion required for boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1982.
MWCD Board of Directors meeting at New Philadelphia City Council chambers
Fri, February 19: 9:00am MWCD Golf Cart Policy Inspections - Atwood, Charles Mill and Tappan lake locations
Sat, March 6: 8:00am MWCD Golf Cart Policy Inspections - Atwood, Charles Mill and Tappan lake locations
Sun, March 7: 8:00am MWCD Golf Cart Policy Inspections - Leesville, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill and Seneca lake locations
Sat, March 13: 8:00am MWCD Golf Cart Policy Inspections - Leesville, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill and Seneca lake locations
Sun, March 14: 8:00am
