News Releases

Jonathan Mizer has been named Chief Counsel for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). Appointed by the MWCD Board of Directors in November of 2020, Mizer had previously served as Associate Counsel for MWCD since May 2018.

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HFP Racing (HFP) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) today officials announced a partnership to bring the HFP triathlon and duathlon races to MWCD parks in 2021.

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Please join us for an upcoming focus group session to dive deeper into what activities and amenities inspire you!

Keywords: amenities, focus group, master plan, phase 2, survey

Members of the MWCD Board of Directors approved $748,450.37 in grants to ten local organizations.

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Members of the MWCD Board of Directors approved the appointment of Karl Gebhardt during a recent meeting to the volunteer Development Advisory Committee.

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Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2020 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and locally, the MWCD won a 1st place award in the Natural Resources & Conservation for the Tuscarawas River Water Trail.

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The MWCD has been awarded the Auditor of State Award from the Ohio Auditor of State's office for meeting a range of criteria for required audits conducted on the conservancy district's financial records for the past year.

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After a nationwide search, Ryan McCleaster has been named Chief of Recreation for Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD).

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Bring your popcorn and snacks and watch a movie under the stars from your car, truck, golf cart, or camp chair!

As part of the flood risk management operation of the reservoirs and dams in the Muskingum River Watershed, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducts annual temporary drawdown of the normal pool elevation of the lake levels.

Keywords: drawdown, reservoir projects, shoreline project

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz designated the Tuscarawas River in eastern Ohio as the state’s 15th official water trail during a small ceremony on August 14, 2020 in Uhrichsville, Ohio.

MWCD officials announce jointly with the Atwood Area Fall Festival Committee that the 38th annual Atwood Area Fall Festival has been canceled. It was planned for October 2 - 4, 2020.

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We continue to follow guidance and requirements from public health officials when making decisions about events at MWCD parks, and it is with that in mind we need to cancel all fireworks displays.

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Scott Barnhart, Chief of Recreation/ Chief Ranger for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), served his last day on Friday, July 31, 2020 after more than 31 years of exemplary service.

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Participants will be able to meet and talk to MWCD Park Rangers, along with Law Enforcement officers from nearby agencies including K9 officers. The event includes demonstrations, giveaways including finger print kits, photo ops, and an obstacle course.

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Featured in this issue: New Executive Director, Master Plan Project Status, Coshocton Forest, John Hoopingarner Recognition from US Army Corps of Engineers, Earth Day Clean-up, Reforestation Projects

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It is our desire to reschedule all firework shows later this summer if at all feasible. Dates to be announced at a later time.

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Information will be updated frequently to adapt to the continually evolving situation. 

Just in time for Memorial Day, we finally we received the news we've been waiting for, to re-open the campgrounds to EVERYONE!

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Online reservations are available for boat rentals, and cabin reservations at www.mwcd.org.

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Prearranged appointments are strongly encouraged at the Bryce Browning building and are required at the Annex building.

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Information will be updated frequently to adapt to the continually evolving situation.

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Based on the new order issued by Ohio Department of Health, MWCD campgrounds and docks will open tomorrow, May 2, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. for seasonal campers and dockers ONLY! Restrooms and showers remain closed. Daily camping is not yet permitted. We will post an update as soon as we have more information.

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As soon as we permitted by ODH, and when we feel confident that are prepared to open, we will provide that information.

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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) prioritizes the safety and health of our community: the visitors we serve, our employees, volunteers, and neighbors. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are committed to aligning operations with the o

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Information will be updated frequently to adapt to the continually evolving situation.

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We will continue to follow the guidance provided by ODH and provide an update should this order be extended.

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The MWCD prioritizes the safety and health of our community: the visitors we serve, our employees, volunteers, and neighbors. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are committed to align operations with the orders/ recommendations of national, state, and local public health experts.

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One of the values of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is safety. We foster a culture of safety to ensure protection of our customers, our partners and each other.

American Electric Power (AEP), Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Ohio Public Works Commission and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have worked together to permanently preserve 1,827 acres of forestland in Linton Township.

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