News Releases
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
MWCD to host boater education classes
| February 24, 2011Boaters 29 and younger must show proof of successfully completing course
Hearings for MWCD exception filings to be extended
| February 16, 2011USACE gives contractor go-ahead to begin work at Dover Dam
| February 2, 2011Firm expects contrusction to begin in April
MWCD files updated appraisal record
| January 28, 2011The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) recently completed an update to its land parcel information system as required by law.
More than 1,000 tires, other debris removed from reservoirs
| January 27, 2011Metal, pipe, furniture, old fishing line also taken from lakes during work
Early flood warning system coming to Duck Creek watershed
| January 26, 2011The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) are partners in the development of the system.
Savings abound at family vacation cabins at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
| January 6, 2011Spring around the corner with a stay in a vacation cabin or house at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
MWCD Board elects officers for 2011, freezes employee wages for 2nd straight year
| December 21, 2010$20 million budget includes $10.1 million for rehabilitation projects at reservoirs, dams
MWCD identifies nearly 500 shoreline rehabilitation projects at the lakes
| December 3, 2010Plans call for 23 projects to be done during winter months of 2010-11
The perfect winter getaway is in a vacation cabin at Atwood Lake Park
| December 2, 2010Reservations being taken now for 2011 at all MWCD lake park family vacation cabins!
Comments still to be accepted by state on Charles Mill horsepower request
| November 8, 2010Division of Watercraft considering petitions, comments from public about request to increase horsepower limit on lake to 30 hp
Meeting set Saturday to discuss horspower limit increase request at Charles Mill Lake
| November 2, 2010Video documents boats of various horsepower on a lake
Winter 'drawdown' of MWCD lakes begins in November as usual
| November 2, 2010Procedure is part of normal management operations of the reservoirs
Vacation cabin reservations for 2011 begin Nov. 1
| October 28, 2010Rates frozen for the 5th consecutive year!
MWCD, USACE prepare to move forward on Dover Dam Safety Assurance Project
| October 26, 2010About 80 public officials, residents attend groundbreaking ceremony
Rt. 250 in Tappan Lake area now open
| October 25, 2010Both lanes are open along construction project zone
Groundbreaking for work at Dover Dam scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26
| October 22, 2010U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MWCD partner on important project in watershed
Atwood Lake Resort golf course open
| October 14, 2010$18 for 18 holes and cart, seniors receive discount
Cabins, Golf Course open at Atwood Lake Resort
| October 6, 2010The vacation cabins and the golf course at Atwood Lodge are open and are taking reservations
Division of Watercraft to host public meeting to discuss horsepower limit at Charles Mill Lake
| October 4, 2010Meeting to be held Nov. 6 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park activity center
MWCD to host free kayak classes at Seneca, Charles Mill lakes
| September 29, 2010Kayaks, all safety equipment supplied
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract for work at Dover Dam
| September 28, 2010MWCD serves as the non-federal cost-share sponsor for the project
Negotiations continuing for sale of Atwood Lodge
| September 14, 2010National resort marketing company talking with other potentially interested partners
Tappan Lake Park, Tappan Marina open, accessible during Rt. 250 work
| September 10, 2010Rt. 250 improvement project expected to last into mid-October
MWCD main office at New Philadelphia closed for the day - Thursday, Sept. 2
| September 2, 2010Due to a power outage and related effects, the MWCD main office at 1319 3rd St. NW, New Philadelphia, will be CLOSED for the day on Thursday, Sept. 2.
