News Releases
Fireworks planned Monday, July 4, in amphitheater at Atwood Lake Park
| June 28, 2011Enjoy a full weekend of events, camping and fireworks at Atwood Lake Park!
Tappan Lake Park to celebrate holiday with fireworks, fun on Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Annual show by 'Joe Zelek Band' kicks off Saturday night events!
Fireworks light up skies over MWCD lake parks on Fourth of July holiday weekend
| June 17, 2011Shows on July 2 at Charles Mill, Seneca & Tappan; July 4 at Atwood; and July 16 at Pleasant Hill
Commander updates Conservancy Court on MWCD area projects
| June 9, 2011Progress continues at steady pace on planning, construction for 5 priority projects by USACE
Court appoints Parham to 2nd term on MWCD Board of Directors
| June 9, 2011Atwood Lake resident originally appointed to Board of Directors in 2006
Cleveland State swimmer trains for Olympics at Atwood Lake
| June 8, 2011South Africa native hopes to gain spot on team for London Olympics in 2012
Vacation cabin reservation policy updated at 4 MWCD parks
| June 3, 2011Guests now will be able to make reservations up to one year in advance for the popular family vacation cabins at Atwood, Pleasant Hill, Seneca and Tappan parks!
MWCD Board approves reactivation of Black Fork Subdistrict
| June 2, 2011Shelby mayor calls decision 'historic' for residents of region
Horse trail to expand in Pleasant Hill Lake region
| May 31, 2011Camping section at Pleasant Hill Lake Park devoted to horse owners with large pads, other amenities
Atwood Lake Park opens May 27 for summer season
| May 23, 2011Swimming beach opens; activities aplenty over summer months
Summer 'arrives' this weekend at Charles Mill Lake Park
| May 23, 2011Admission costs only $5 per vehicle; season passes only $50 per vehicle
Pleasant Hill Lake Park opens Friday for summer season
| May 23, 2011Camping available all year long; reservations available
Holiday, summer fun begin Friday at Seneca Lake Park
| May 23, 2011Overnight stays available in campgrounds, at family vacation cabins, camper cabins
Tappan Lake Park opens May 27 for 2011 summer season
| May 23, 2011Upgrades also completed at boat launch ramp off Rt. 250 near dam
Division of Watercraft, MWCD host public meeting June 17 to discuss Charles Mill Lake
| May 13, 2011No change to be made to current 10-horsepower limit for 2011 boating season
MWCD approves grants for watershed improvement projects
| May 6, 2011Projects and programs benefit quality of life in Muskingum River Watershed
Butch Heavilin Memorial Dog Park to open May 14 at Atwood Lake Park
| April 20, 2011Park is completely free to users and permits dogs to exercise off leash in a controlled environment
Work at shorelines of MWCD lakes 'most ambitious' in history
| April 14, 2011More than 20 projects completed, planning under way for work next year
MWCD to host 2 free underground line safety training classes
| March 23, 2011Sessions scheduled April 13 at Tappan Lake Park and April 14 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Dams, reservoirs doing job as designed in Muskingum River Watershed
| March 18, 2011Reservoirs store floodwaters temporarily for safe release downstream; system has saved more than $8 billion in potential damage from flooding over years
Army Corps of Engineers to increase water releases from dams in Muskingum system
| March 2, 2011The controlled releases will not result in downstream flooding
MWCD to host boater education classes
| February 24, 2011Boaters 29 and younger must show proof of successfully completing course
Hearings for MWCD exception filings to be extended
| February 16, 2011USACE gives contractor go-ahead to begin work at Dover Dam
| February 2, 2011Firm expects contrusction to begin in April
MWCD files updated appraisal record
| January 28, 2011The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) recently completed an update to its land parcel information system as required by law.
More than 1,000 tires, other debris removed from reservoirs
| January 27, 2011Metal, pipe, furniture, old fishing line also taken from lakes during work
Early flood warning system coming to Duck Creek watershed
| January 26, 2011The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) are partners in the development of the system.
Savings abound at family vacation cabins at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
| January 6, 2011Spring around the corner with a stay in a vacation cabin or house at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
MWCD Board elects officers for 2011, freezes employee wages for 2nd straight year
| December 21, 2010$20 million budget includes $10.1 million for rehabilitation projects at reservoirs, dams
MWCD identifies nearly 500 shoreline rehabilitation projects at the lakes
| December 3, 2010Plans call for 23 projects to be done during winter months of 2010-11
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
