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Explore the Fascinating World of Bats at Bat Discovery Night at Clendening Lake

New Philadelphia, OH (July 15, 2026) — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is inviting families and nature enthusiasts to experience an unforgettable evening at a new event featuring Ohio’s […]

MWCD Launches $1 Million “Connecting Communities” Grant Program to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Connecting Communities Grant Program, a $1 million initiative designed to expand public access to outdoor […]

MWCD Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Marina at Clendening Lake

New Philadelphia, OH — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District invites the public to celebrate the completion of its new marina building at Clendening Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, […]

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:

February 17, 2026

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

January 12, 2026

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 […]

MWCD Celebrates Early Success of Ranger Cadet Program

December 23, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH (December 23, 2025) The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is proud to announce the early achievements of its Ranger Cadet Program, a workforce development initiative designed to […]

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