News Releases
Colonel explains urgency for work on dams in watershed
| June 7, 2008The federal government is planning to begin construction on several dams in the Muskingum River Watershed over the next five years and spend up to an estimated $621
MWCD to celebrate 75th anniversary with special camping rate
| May 29, 2008The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will mark 75 years of service (1933-2008) to the residents of the Muskingum River Watershed this summer. And campers
MWCD Board backs work of North Appalachian Watershed
| April 24, 2008The Board of Directors of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has shown its appreciation for some of the landmark work by the staff of the North
Applicants sought for MWCD Board of Appraisers seat
| April 22, 2008Applications are being accepted for a vacant seat on the three-member Board of Appraisers of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). The Board of Appraisers
Ski event back for 2nd year at Charles Mill Lake
| April 4, 2008A popular water ski tournament held at Charles Mill Lake during 2007 will be back on two weekends in August this year pending final approval from the state. The Muskingum
Upgrades proposed at Tappan Lake boat launch ramp
| April 4, 2008The popular boat launch ramp at Tappan Lake off Rt. 250 in Harrison County could undergo some major improvements in time for the 2009 boating season. A successful
County Emergency Operations Center suspends 24-hour operations
| March 26, 2008With a reduction of calls and lessened activity in the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Patty Levengood, Director of the Tuscarawas County Homeland Security &
Water rises, but access still open in northern Tuscarawas County
| March 21, 2008Water behind Dover Dam is rising beyond earlier projections in northern Tuscarawas County and will lead to additional road closings on Friday (March 21), including the
Earlier crests, lower water levels projected in Tuscarawas County
| March 21, 2008The news about high water levels in northern Tuscarawas County has improved slightly. The Tuscarawas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HS/EMA)
Access to remain open for Wilkshire Hills area
| March 20, 2008The Wilkshire Hills region of northern Tuscarawas County is expected to retain vehicle access while floodwaters continue to rise into next week. A connection between
Water levels behind dams projected to crest next week
| March 19, 2008Emergency officials were busy Wednesday morning (March 19) notifying residents and businesses about rising water levels in northern Tuscarawas County. Early projections
Area officials monitor water levels, precipitation
| March 18, 2008Residents in the Michael Ln. area near Zoar are expected to be isolated by overnight Tuesday (March 18) from the rising floodwaters behind Dover Dam. Tuscarawas County
Area officials monitor water levels, precipitation
| March 17, 2008Predicted rainfall this week in and around Tuscarawas County could produce additional flooded roadways and possibly isolate residents in the county's northern region over
