News Releases
Tappan Lake Park to celebrate 50th anniversary with fireworks show on Sunday, May 30
| May 17, 2010Fireworks show is part of season-opening weekend at park
Free boat safety checks to be held at 4 lakes
| May 17, 2010Inspections planned at Charles Mill, Leesville, Pleasant Hill and Tappan lakes
MWCD to host kayak classes this summer
| May 3, 2010'Quick Start Your Kayak' classes scheduled in June, July, August and September
Three receive seats on MWCD Development Advisory Committee
| April 28, 2010Seneca lessee, avid outdoorsman and Leesville area resident join 18-member volunteer committee
MWCD to participate in numerous projects in 2010
| March 26, 2010Local cost-share for work at Bolivar, Dover dams to total more than $1.7 million
MWCD to operate Piedmont Marina, campgrounds in 2010
| March 17, 2010Marina has new telephone number - (740) 658-1029
Crappie limits expand to include several MWCD lakes
| March 8, 2010Seneca, Tappan lakes have had limits since 2001
Piedmont, Seneca, Tappan began rise to summer pool level
| March 8, 2010Process to be gradual; river and lake levels being monitored closely
MWCD looking for summer intern for water quality readings
| March 8, 2010Position is part of a research project by the MWCD, U.S. Geological Survey
MWCD receives $3.7 million in watershed funding requests
| March 5, 2010Conservancy District to make recommendations for grants to Board of Directors
OLMS conference, training session set March 19, 20 at Canton
| March 1, 2010Conference set March 19, training workshop to be held March 20
Boating education classes planned in March, May
| February 25, 2010Day-long courses to be held at Atwood, Tappan lake parks
Atwood Lodge to celebrate 45th 'birthday' with special savings packages
| February 25, 2010Whole family can enjoy the lodge and surrounding lake and amenities in 2010
MWCD seeks applicants for Development Advisory Committee
| February 25, 20103 seats open on volunteer committee to provide advice and guidance to MWCD staff
MWCD to hire Columbus hotel broker for sale of Atwood Lodge
| February 22, 2010Public stakeholders' group to be established for feedback and guidance
New fish structure added at Atwood Lake
| February 11, 2010Recycled trees to aid fishing in portion of lake
Boat launch ramp at Tappan Lake temporarily closed for upgrades
| January 26, 2010MWCD includes suggestions from boaters, anglers as part of $400,000 improvement project
Atwood Lodge to remain open until Oct. 1
| January 15, 2010MWCD will secure broker and seek to sell facility.
MWCD golf cart policy takes effect in 2010
| January 13, 2010Inspections planned during month of March at MWCD lake locations
MWCD plans numerous watershed projects in 2010
| January 8, 2010Conservancy district in early stages of program that will yield $700 million infrastructure investment in Muskingum River Basin
Atwood Lake Park preparing for Alive Festival in June 2010
| January 8, 2010Alive 2010 is scheduled June 23-26; tickets available at www.alive.org
'Polar Bear Dip' at Charles Mill Lake draws more than 140 swimmers
| January 7, 2010Fund-raiser for American Cancer Society has been growing each year.
Horstman, Kokovich to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2010
| December 22, 2009Horstman to serve as Board president, Kokovich will be vice president
No increase in camping rates at MWCD campgrounds in 2010
| December 22, 2009Rates held at 2009 levels at 5 MWCD lake parks and 3 campgrounds
Ohio Boating Education Courses planned in 2010
| December 15, 2009Course completion required for boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1982.
Alive Festival not affected by proposed sale of Atwood Resort
| November 30, 2009Festival will be held at Atwood Lake Park in June 2010
Losses continue to mount at Atwood Lake Resort
| November 25, 2009MWCD Board of Directors established sale of resort as a top goal in 2009.
No increase in docking permit fees at MWCD lakes in 2010
| November 25, 2009Rates to remain at 2007 level for 4th straight year.
Marina owner says business will bounce back
| November 2, 2009Veteran of industry reports need to promote on Internet
