News Releases
Charles Mill Lake boating management plans subject of open house meeting Sept. 10
| August 23, 20112 potential lake management strategies to be presented, public comments to be accepted
Agencies meet with MWCD on possible Atwood Lake Resort donation
| August 19, 2011Discussions held with Carroll County commissioners, Kent State Tuscarawas & ODNR
Atwood Lake Resort will not be torn down; alternatives being sought
| July 22, 2011Board of Directors first will seek to donate financially sagging resort to another entity
Christmas in July at Pleasant Hill Park
| July 5, 2011Pleasant Hill Park to host fireworks show on July 16 Fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus - in the middle of summer. It doesn't get any better than that. The park will host its annual Christmas in July celebration, with events all weekend long.
MWCD offers free wireless Internet connections at lake parks, Piedmont Marina
| July 1, 2011Free service established in specified locations
MWCD approves partnering agreement for work at Bolivar Dam
| July 1, 2011MWCD to contribute up to $40 million toward project estimated at $150 million to $175 million
Atwood Lake Resort will not reopen, building to be razed
| June 30, 2011MWCD will focus on future recreational development of 500-acre resort property
Fireworks planned Monday, July 4, in amphitheater at Atwood Lake Park
| June 28, 2011Enjoy a full weekend of events, camping and fireworks at Atwood Lake Park!
Charles Mill lake Park to host fireworks show Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Park to host full weekend of events over the Fourth of July holiday
Seneca Lake Park to host giant fireworks show Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Bands to play at each side of park's campgrounds prior to fireworks show!
Tappan Lake Park to celebrate holiday with fireworks, fun on Saturday, July 2
| June 28, 2011Annual show by 'Joe Zelek Band' kicks off Saturday night events!
Fireworks light up skies over MWCD lake parks on Fourth of July holiday weekend
| June 17, 2011Shows on July 2 at Charles Mill, Seneca & Tappan; July 4 at Atwood; and July 16 at Pleasant Hill
Court appoints Parham to 2nd term on MWCD Board of Directors
| June 9, 2011Atwood Lake resident originally appointed to Board of Directors in 2006
Commander updates Conservancy Court on MWCD area projects
| June 9, 2011Progress continues at steady pace on planning, construction for 5 priority projects by USACE
Cleveland State swimmer trains for Olympics at Atwood Lake
| June 8, 2011South Africa native hopes to gain spot on team for London Olympics in 2012
Vacation cabin reservation policy updated at 4 MWCD parks
| June 3, 2011Guests now will be able to make reservations up to one year in advance for the popular family vacation cabins at Atwood, Pleasant Hill, Seneca and Tappan parks!
MWCD Board approves reactivation of Black Fork Subdistrict
| June 2, 2011Shelby mayor calls decision 'historic' for residents of region
Horse trail to expand in Pleasant Hill Lake region
| May 31, 2011Camping section at Pleasant Hill Lake Park devoted to horse owners with large pads, other amenities
Atwood Lake Park opens May 27 for summer season
| May 23, 2011Swimming beach opens; activities aplenty over summer months
Summer 'arrives' this weekend at Charles Mill Lake Park
| May 23, 2011Admission costs only $5 per vehicle; season passes only $50 per vehicle
Pleasant Hill Lake Park opens Friday for summer season
| May 23, 2011Camping available all year long; reservations available
Holiday, summer fun begin Friday at Seneca Lake Park
| May 23, 2011Overnight stays available in campgrounds, at family vacation cabins, camper cabins
Tappan Lake Park opens May 27 for 2011 summer season
| May 23, 2011Upgrades also completed at boat launch ramp off Rt. 250 near dam
Division of Watercraft, MWCD host public meeting June 17 to discuss Charles Mill Lake
| May 13, 2011No change to be made to current 10-horsepower limit for 2011 boating season
MWCD approves grants for watershed improvement projects
| May 6, 2011Projects and programs benefit quality of life in Muskingum River Watershed
Butch Heavilin Memorial Dog Park to open May 14 at Atwood Lake Park
| April 20, 2011Park is completely free to users and permits dogs to exercise off leash in a controlled environment
Work at shorelines of MWCD lakes 'most ambitious' in history
| April 14, 2011More than 20 projects completed, planning under way for work next year
MWCD to host 2 free underground line safety training classes
| March 23, 2011Sessions scheduled April 13 at Tappan Lake Park and April 14 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Dams, reservoirs doing job as designed in Muskingum River Watershed
| March 18, 2011Reservoirs store floodwaters temporarily for safe release downstream; system has saved more than $8 billion in potential damage from flooding over years
Army Corps of Engineers to increase water releases from dams in Muskingum system
| March 2, 2011The controlled releases will not result in downstream flooding
