Events
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Seneca America 250: Outdoor Celebration
Make crafts and explore the lake, plus enjoy America 250 themed events and kayak tour at the lake! -
Seneca Glow Paddle
Enjoy a kayak tour of Seneca Lake by the light of the full moon! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. -
Tappan Women Making Waves Workshop
Register for this women-only workshop to learn basic boat operating skills in a comfortable and safe environment! -
Pleasant Hill Campfire Chronicles Book Club
Gather around the stories at Campfire Chronicles Book Club at Pleasant Hill Lake Park, where great books meet the great outdoors. -
Pleasant Hill Father’s Day Weekend w/ Golf Cart Poker Run
Relax at the lake and join a program, including Golf Cart Poker Run, movie, crafts, and nature exploration! -
Atwood Father’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Father’s Day with a week at the lake! Enjoy donuts, pickleball, and more. -
Tappan Father’s Day and Market in the Park
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at the park! Enjoy donuts with dad, family karate class, BINGO, and more! -
Charles Mill Father’s Day Celebration
Celebrate Father’s Day at the lake with coffee & donuts, water games and catfish tournament! -
Seneca Father’s Day Celebration
Spend time with dad at the lake and enjoy coffee and donuts, BINGO, nature programs, and Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt! -
Tappan Market in the Park: Summer Kick-off
Enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors, live animals, balloon art and magic, and more at the beach parking lot!
News
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MWCD Announces New Cottage Site Development at Atwood Lake
New Philadelphia, OH (June 4, 2026) — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is introducing a new opportunity to expand access to lakefront living. Windward Shores, a new cottage site […] -
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. […]
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.