Events
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Atwood Bounty on the Bridge
October 10, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:30 pmThe MWCD is excited to announce the return of Bounty on the Bridge fine dining event at Atwood Lake Park! -
Pleasant Hill Halloween Weekend
October 11, 2024 – October 12, 2024Dress in your best costume and enjoy festive events at the lake! -
Atwood Halloween Weekend
October 11, 2024 – October 12, 2024Bring your best costume and treats to the lake for Halloween! -
Tappan Program Schedule
October 12, 20244-5pm Kids BINGO – Try your luck at BINGO at the Activity Center. Bring a candy bar. 5:30-6:30pm Adult BINGO – Try your luck at BINGO at the Activity Center. […] -
Pleasant Hill Program Schedule
October 19, 2024Enjoy fall at the with crafts, nature center open hours, and Movie at the Lake! -
Charles Mill Fall Gathering & Celebration
October 19, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pmMore information to come! 10:30am-12:30pm Landscape Painting with Linda – Join Miss Linda Goodman in creating a beautiful Fall painting. The craft will take place in the Messerly Recreation Center […] -
Seneca Hunter Education Course
November 2, 2024 8:00 am – November 3, 2024 5:00 pmTake this two-day course to learn about conservation, safety, and ethics to the proper handling of shotguns, handguns, bowhunting gear, and more. -
Atwood Christmas Workshop for Kids
December 7, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pmMore information coming soon!
News
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MWCD is seeking public input regarding designation of the final major tributary within the Muskingum Watershed, the Walhonding River
October 9, 2024NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO (October 9, 2024) – The Muskingum River Watershed provides hundreds of miles of scenic rivers and streams that are home to many Ohioans’ favorite paddling getaways. The watershed […] -
MWCD Receives Auditor of State Award for Clean Audit Report
September 24, 2024New Philadelphia, OH (September 24, 2024)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has been awarded the ‘Auditor of State Award’ from the Ohio Auditor of State’s office for meeting a range of […] -
State Fire Marshal Orders Ban on Open Burning for Certain Ohio Regions
September 7, 2024Columbus, Ohio – In response to extremely dry conditions in various areas of the state, Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has ordered a regional Ban on Open Burning effective immediately. The […] -
MWCD Launches Ranger Call Center for Non-Emergency Issues
September 6, 2024The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is launching a new 24-hour call center for visitors to contact MWCD Rangers and seek assistance with non-emergency issues. The call center number, 844-MWCD-LAW […] -
Nearly Two-Thirds of Ohio Facing Drought Conditions; MWCD Announces Proactive Measures to Protect Water Resources
August 28, 2024Ohio is currently experiencing significant drought conditions, with nearly two-thirds of the state affected, according to the latest data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s “U.S. Drought Monitor.” As of Thursday, […] -
MWCD Opens New Welcome Center at Tappan Lake Park
August 26, 2024The MWCD officially opened the new Tappan Lake Welcome Center, a 3,900-square foot, $3.6 million facility that will enhance visitors’ experience at Tappan Lake with state-of-the-art facilities and a warm […] -
MWCD Board Approves $90,000 in Grants to Improve Water Quality
August 6, 2024The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is now accepting applications for the Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategy (NPS-IS) Development Fund. This newly created fund is intended to assist communities in developing […]
Explore MWCD
Camping/Glamping
Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone.
Water Recreation
Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.
Hiking/Biking Trails
Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.
Conservation
We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.