News Releases
Foundation reaches out to conservancy district region
| April 3, 2012MWCF has funded many projects in support of MWCD mission, watershed
Fill in the MWCD lake park fireworks dates on your calendar now!
| April 3, 2012Shows scheduled in 2012 at Atwood, Charles Mill, Pleasant Hill, Seneca & Tappan parks!

Makeover to begin at Seneca Marina
| April 3, 2012Dan Patrino new manager at Seneca Marina for MWCD
MWCD Board hears from Muskingum River supporters
| February 22, 2012Volunteer advisory committee still has commitment to meet despite end of official recognition by state
MWCD completes donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County commissioners
| February 10, 2012Estimated 150 in attendance for donation ceremony at resort

Ceremony set Feb. 10 to mark donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County
| February 1, 2012Final documents to be signed to complete transaction
MWCD to operate Seneca Marina in 2012
| January 27, 2012Staff preparing facility for recreation season
MWCD Board of Directors approves donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County commissioners
| January 20, 2012Agreements culiminate several years of work by MWCD to find new owner for lodge

Boyle, Parham to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2012
| December 22, 2011Board members prepare for upcoming year

MWCD lake levels now available quickly on smartphones
| December 15, 2011QR code provides direct link from phones to lake levels webpage
Division of Wildlife: Additional drawdown at Seneca Lake will affect winter fishing
| December 5, 2011Repairs planned at Senecaville State Fish Hatchery; conditions to return to normal by spring of 2012
MWCD awards contracts for shoreline projects at Piedmont, Seneca reservoirs
| December 2, 2011Total of $1.5 million worth of work planned during winter months at several reservoirs

River gauges to provide vital data in Duck Creek Watershed
| November 30, 2011MWCD serves as local cost-share partner for installation, maintenance of gauges
Installation of 3 river gauges in Duck Creek to be celebrated Nov. 29
| November 28, 2011MWCD primary funding partner for $200,000 project

MWCD to finalize donation of Atwood Lake Resort to Carroll County
| November 18, 2011Officials hope to finalize terms, conditions by the end of 2011

MWCD, USACE kick off second phase of work at Dover Dam
| November 8, 2011MWCD serving as local cost-share sponsor for $60-million project
Safety officials tour Dover Dam work site
| October 28, 2011'Unique' project offers opportunity for professionals to review $68.5-million project
MWCD readies for winter shoreline stabilization projects
| October 28, 2011A total of 26 construction sites planned at 5 reservoirs during winter months
16th Annual Forest Heritage Festival set Oct. 21, 22 at Dover
| October 17, 2011Event also raises funds for Akron Children's Hospital and features free admission, parking
No horsepower limit changes for Charles Mill Lake
| October 13, 2011Current horsepower limit of 10 hp to remain in effect

Former ODNR director to lead conservation program for MWCD
| September 27, 2011Logan also has experience as state legislator, county commissioner
MWCD lakes to undergo winter 'drawdown'; shoreline projects set
| September 26, 2011$2 million worth of pojects to be completed during winter months

Work to stabilize eroding hillside at Pleasant Hill Lake to begin in November
| September 9, 2011'Worst' shoreline at an MWCD lake to be addressed in upcoming months
MWCD to host boating education classes during October
| September 8, 2011Cost is only $5 per person for classwork that meets state boating requirements
MWCD working with Chartwell Group for transfer of ownership of Atwood Lake Resort
| September 6, 2011Real estate consultant and broker will lead effort for conservancy district
Labor Day weekend perfect time for 'getaway' to MWCD parks
| August 29, 2011Camping, boating, fishing, more available at parks, lakes of MWCD
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.