News Releases
Ceremony set Feb. 10 to mark donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County
| February 1, 2012Final documents to be signed to complete transaction
MWCD to operate Seneca Marina in 2012
| January 27, 2012Staff preparing facility for recreation season
MWCD Board of Directors approves donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County commissioners
| January 20, 2012Agreements culiminate several years of work by MWCD to find new owner for lodge
Boyle, Parham to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2012
| December 22, 2011Board members prepare for upcoming year
MWCD lake levels now available quickly on smartphones
| December 15, 2011QR code provides direct link from phones to lake levels webpage
Division of Wildlife: Additional drawdown at Seneca Lake will affect winter fishing
| December 5, 2011Repairs planned at Senecaville State Fish Hatchery; conditions to return to normal by spring of 2012
MWCD awards contracts for shoreline projects at Piedmont, Seneca reservoirs
| December 2, 2011Total of $1.5 million worth of work planned during winter months at several reservoirs
River gauges to provide vital data in Duck Creek Watershed
| November 30, 2011MWCD serves as local cost-share partner for installation, maintenance of gauges
Installation of 3 river gauges in Duck Creek to be celebrated Nov. 29
| November 28, 2011MWCD primary funding partner for $200,000 project
MWCD to finalize donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County
| November 18, 2011Officials hope to finalize terms, conditions by the end of 2011
MWCD, USACE kick off second phase of work at Dover Dam
| November 8, 2011MWCD serving as local cost-share sponsor for $60-million project
MWCD readies for winter shoreline stabilization projects
| October 28, 2011A total of 26 construction sites planned at 5 reservoirs during winter months
Safety officials tour Dover Dam work site
| October 28, 2011'Unique' project offers opportunity for professionals to review $68.5-million project
16th Annual Forest Heritage Festival set Oct. 21, 22 at Dover
| October 17, 2011Event also raises funds for Akron Children's Hospital and features free admission, parking
No horsepower limit changes for Charles Mill Lake
| October 13, 2011Current horsepower limit of 10 hp to remain in effect
Former ODNR director to lead conservation program for MWCD
| September 27, 2011Logan also has experience as state legislator, county commissioner
MWCD lakes to undergo winter 'drawdown'; shoreline projects set
| September 26, 2011$2 million worth of pojects to be completed during winter months
Work to stabilize eroding hillside at Pleasant Hill Lake to begin in November
| September 9, 2011'Worst' shoreline at an MWCD lake to be addressed in upcoming months
MWCD to host boating education classes during October
| September 8, 2011Cost is only $5 per person for classwork that meets state boating requirements
MWCD working with Chartwell Group for transfer of ownership of Atwood Lake Resort
| September 6, 2011Real estate consultant and broker will lead effort for conservancy district
Labor Day weekend perfect time for 'getaway' to MWCD parks
| August 29, 2011Camping, boating, fishing, more available at parks, lakes of MWCD
Charles Mill Lake boating management plans subject of open house meeting Sept. 10
| August 23, 20112 potential lake management strategies to be presented, public comments to be accepted
Agencies meet with MWCD on possible Atwood Lake Resort donation
| August 19, 2011Discussions held with Carroll County commissioners, Kent State Tuscarawas & ODNR
Atwood Lake Resort will not be torn down; alternatives being sought
| July 22, 2011Board of Directors first will seek to donate financially sagging resort to another entity
Christmas in July at Pleasant Hill Park
| July 5, 2011Pleasant Hill Park to host fireworks show on July 16 Fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus - in the middle of summer. It doesn't get any better than that. The park will host its annual Christmas in July celebration, with events all weekend long.
MWCD approves partnering agreement for work at Bolivar Dam
| July 1, 2011MWCD to contribute up to $40 million toward project estimated at $150 million to $175 million
MWCD offers free wireless Internet connections at lake parks, Piedmont Marina
| July 1, 2011Free service established in specified locations
Atwood Lake Resort will not reopen, building to be razed
| June 30, 2011MWCD will focus on future recreational development of 500-acre resort property
Seneca Lake Park to host giant fireworks show Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Bands to play at each side of park's campgrounds prior to fireworks show!
Charles Mill lake Park to host fireworks show Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Park to host full weekend of events over the Fourth of July holiday
MWCD Board of Directors Meeting at New Philadelphia City Council Chambers
Fri, February 17: 9:00am MWCD Board of Directors Meeting at New Philadelphia City Council Chambers
Fri, March 23: 9:00am MWCD Board of Directors meeting
Fri, April 20: 9:00am MWCD Board of Directors meeting
Fri, May 18: 9:00am Conservancy Court of the MWCD session at Tuscarawas County Courthouse
Sat, June 2: 10:00am
