News Releases
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.

Labor Day holiday events this weekend at MWCD lake parks
| August 30, 2010Parks' summer season ends Sept. 7; camping still available all year long
Free kayak class planned Sept. 25 at Tappan Lake Park
| August 27, 2010Kayaks, safety equipment supplied to participants for class
Rt. 250 to be closed after Labor Day in Tappan Lake region
| August 25, 2010Work expected to take 45 days; detours on Rts. 9 and 151

MWCD lakes not affected by algae, are safe for recreation
| August 19, 2010No warnings or other concerns listed at any of the 10 MWCD lakes
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
MWCD, ODNR to work together on watershed projects
| August 3, 2010Agreement to develop projects in 18-county watershed region
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 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
Free boat safety checks to be held at 4 lakes
| May 17, 2010Inspections planned at Charles Mill, Leesville, Pleasant Hill and Tappan lakes