News Releases
Fireworks to make summer of 2014 memorable at MWCD lake parks
| May 14, 2014Shows set July 4 at Atwood; July 5 at Charles Mill, Seneca & Tappan; July 19 and August 30 at Pleasant Hill
MWCD Board cuts property assessment payments in half
| April 18, 2014Oil and gas revenues allow assessment cuts; projects to continue as planned
MWCD to recommend reduction of annual property assessment
| April 16, 2014Oil and gas revenue to be used to offer reduction, projects to continue as scheduled
MWCD negotiates Piedmont oil, gas lease that minimizes impacts
| March 21, 2014Lease contains numerous environmental protections that can be extended to other properties
MWCD awards $205,000 in grants for 5 community projects
| March 12, 2014More than $3 million in grants have been awarded in past several years
MWCD to begin dredging later this year at Tappan Lake
| March 12, 2014Multi-year, multi-million sediment removal projects planned at 8 lakes in upcoming years
USACE announces award of Bolivar Dam $44.3 million safety assurance contract
| February 27, 2014MWCD serves as project local cost-share sponsor for work to protect people, property
Personal preferences make MWCD Notification System easy to use
| February 4, 2014Weather alerts available from any location, along with MWCD lake alerts
MWCD open house for Piedmont lease input scheduled Jan. 15
| January 7, 2014Meeting will be held in James Carnes Center near St. Clairsville
Ohio natural resources official to lead MWCD conservation program
| December 20, 2013MWCD region native Ted Lozier appointed Chief of Conservation
MWCD launches free notification system for lake alerts, information
| November 26, 2013Text, e-mail and voice alerts all available for emergency, weather and other details from MWCD lake regions
MWCD selects firm for shoreline work, eyes Atwood project
| November 25, 2013MWCD has upgraded nearly 4.5 miles of shoreline at its lakes in the last 3 years
MWCD finishes recreation master plan, to prepare project list
| November 13, 2013Entire plan available for review on MWCD website
Farmers take to the skies to improve water quality in Muskingum River Watershed
| November 8, 2013MWCD assists ODNR cover crop program with funding
MWCD to complete shoreline projects during winter 'drawdown'
| October 1, 2013Estimated $1.25 million worth of work to be done
MWCD operations continue as usual during federal government shutdown
| October 1, 2013All events, activities to continue as scheduled, including Atwood Area Fall Festival
Stark County resident appointed to Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation
| September 6, 2013Porter has nearly 40 years of public service in health field
Logan to retire from MWCD, public service later this year
| August 29, 2013Former ODNR director also served in General Assembly, as county commissioner
2 appointed to seats on MWCD advisory committee
| August 29, 2013Hayes, Schoch join 18-member Development Advisory Committee
Labor Day holiday weekend a fun time at MWCD lakes, parks
| August 26, 2013Giant fireworks show Saturday night at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
MWCD to work with Carroll, Harrison for watershed specialist
| August 7, 2013Successful applicant will work in Atwood, Leesville, Clendening, Tappan regions
MWCD to host park master plan open house meetings Aug. 9, 10
| July 25, 2013Plan for each park in final stage of preparation
MWCD receives 'Auditor of State' award for clean audit reports
| June 26, 2013State auditor's office recognizes MWCD for years of 2011, 2012
Fireworks to highlight Fourth of July events at MWCD lake parks
| June 25, 2013Fireworks shows planned July 4 at Atwood, July 5 at Pleasant Hill and July 6 at Charles Mill, Seneca, Tappan
Muskingum Watershed Foundation awards 4 grants
| June 14, 2013Former FFA Camp Muskingum director Davis named to Board of Trustees
MWCD seeks to combat thefts through 'Dock Watch' program
| June 10, 2013Lake rangers take effort to protect boaters directly to boat owners
Former MWCD Board member Limbach appointed to new term
| June 3, 2013Conservancy Court judges also hear update from USACE commander
MWCD to develop plan for reduction of landowner assessment
| May 30, 2013Board of Directors to consider amount of annual oil, gas royalties income as part of plan
Pleasant Hill Lake Park to host Safe Boating & Fishing Festival on June 8
| May 29, 2013Event offers free admission for visitors
Summer to kick off over Memorial Day holiday weekend at MWCD lakes, parks
| May 20, 2013Camping, swimming, events planned throughout summer at MWCD parks, campgrounds
