News Releases
MWCD moves forward on sediment study, work planned at Bolivar Dam
| August 5, 2010Agreement signed with Ohio University for research, USACE seeking final approval for partnering plan at Bolivar
Plan now for final fireworks show of summer Sept. 4 at Atwood Park
| August 3, 2010Event will be part of park's Labor Day weekend celebration
MWCD, ODNR to work together on watershed projects
| August 3, 2010Agreement to develop projects in 18-county watershed region
MWCD Board directs further negotiations for Atwood Lodge
| July 29, 2010MWCD staff, Board seeking solutions for 45-year-old resort complex
MWCD sprays portion of Tappan Lake to slow invasive plants
| July 23, 2010Work to concentrate on eastern end of lake
Hydrogen sulfide possible at Piedmont Dam
| July 22, 2010No restrictions for activities (boating, fishing) on the lake
More than 60,000 fans enjoy 'Alive Festival' at Atwood Lake Park
| July 19, 2010Tickets for 2011 event go on sale in August at alive.org
Fireworks, Santa take center stage at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
| July 13, 2010Park's annual giant fireworks show Saturday night, July 17, at dark!
Atwood Lodge featured on WKSU Radio
| July 8, 2010News report focuses on current performance, possible future of 45-year-old lodge
July 4 Holiday Weekend Boating Law Enforcement Focused On Impaired Boaters
| June 29, 2010Last weekend’s Operation Dry Water rated successful by ODNR
Fireworks, fun highlight Fourth of July holiday at MWCD lake parks
| June 28, 2010Fireworks shows Saturday at Charles Mill, Seneca and Tappan parks, Sunday at Atwood Lake!
Drunk boaters target of Ohio waterways safety enforcement
| June 15, 2010As many as 70 State Watercraft officers, joined by U.S. Coast Guard and local marine patrol officers, will participate in Operation Dry Water June 25-27..
2 MWCD lakes part of water quality testing project
| June 10, 2010U.S. Geological Survey coordinating program at several reservoirs in Ohio
Harry Horstman appointed to new 5-year term on MWCD Board of Directors
| June 8, 2010Conservancy Court also hears from Col. Robert Peterson
Free rides offered during safe boating event June 12 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
| June 4, 2010All events and park admission free from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Refurbished boat launch ramp now open at Tappan Lake
| May 27, 2010Main ramp off Rt. 250 near dam offers new, wider launch ramp
MWCD lake parks ready for summer
| May 25, 2010Admission is only $5 per car, camping available all year long!
MWCD commissions firm to reposition, redevelop Atwood Lodge
| May 22, 2010Strategic plan to be produced by experts with record for improving resort properties around country
Muskingum River Watershed dams focus of media coverage
| May 17, 2010Story focuses on work planned at dams in upcoming years
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
