Events
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Moonlight Kayak at Charles Mill
Enjoy a kayak tour of Charles Mill Lake by the light of the moon! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. -
Atwood National Trails Day Celebration
Spend the weekend at the lake – hit the trails, explore nature, and join a program! -
Tappan National Trails Day & Pump Track Party
Celebrate National Trails Day and visit the Pump Track Party with Helmet Giveaway! -
Pleasant Hill National Trails Day
Explore the park during National Trails Day! Explore the park, bring a plant to plant BINGO, and complete a scavenger hunt. -
Seneca Program Schedule
Make crafts and explore the nature center, plus enjoy dodgeball and more at the lake! -
Starry Night Kayak Tour at Pleasant Hill
Enjoy a kayak tour of Pleasant Hill Lake by the light of the moon! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. -
Atwood Program Schedule & Golf Cart Poker Run
Enjoy crafts, nature exploration, kayak tour, golf cart poker run, and more at the lake! -
Tappan Sports & Game Weekend
Join one of our weekly programs – BINGO, crafts, and games. Try your luck at the Golf Cart Poker Run, dodgeball, or pickleball! -
Charles Mill Golf Cart Treasure Hunt & Mr. Puppet
Join crafts, BINGO, Golf Cart Treasure Hunt, and Mr. Puppet fun for all ages!
News
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Ohio Southeast Economic Development Welcomes Craig W. Butler to Board of Directors
Southeast, Ohio: April 16, 2026 –– Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig W. Butler to its Board of Directors. Butler joined the board […] -
MWCD to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake
New Philadelphia, OH (April 13, 2026) — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake Dam […] -
MWCD Celebrates Earth Day with Community Events Across the Watershed
New Philadelphia, OH (April 6, 2026)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a series of community-focused events designed to […] -
MWCD Announces Dana Ohman as Chief of Conservation
Photographed: Dana Ohman New Philadelphia, OH (March 10, 2026)—The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is pleased to announce that Dana Ohman joined the organization in January as Chief of […] -
MWCD’s Conservancy Court Appoints New Board Member
New Philadelphia, OH (March 3, 2026)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Conservancy Court has appointed Elizabeth W. Stephenson, Esq., to the MWCD Board of Directors during a special session […] -
Excavation and Dredging Planned for Piedmont Lake:
A significant excavation and dredging initiative is scheduled to take place during the 2025 winter drawdown at Piedmont Lake, targeting three areas where sediment buildup has increasingly hindered boating access. […] -
MWCD Completes Purchase of Broughton Nature Park, Securing Permanent Public Stewardship
Photographed: George Broughton (left) and Craig Butler, MWCD executive director sign document to make the purchase official New Philadelphia, OH (January 12, 2026) The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has […]
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.