News Releases

John Hoopingarner, Executive Director of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), has announced that he will retire on May 31, 2020 after more than 30 years of service to the MWCD.

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Construction will begin at Tappan Lake Marina this fall, however the schedule is currently being adjusted as a result of the bids submitted by contractors being over budget.

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Discover nature with MWCD! Programs are held Memorial Day to Labor Day at Atwood, Charles Mill, Pleasant Hill, Seneca and Tappan Lake Parks.

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On July 19, 2019 the Board of Directors approved a $65M plan with a funding distribution of approximately $45M for park improvements, and $20M for marina improvements.   

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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is lifting a boating advisory for Atwood and Leesville Lakes effective July 19, 2019. Courtesy and boarding docks remain unusable, but public boat launch ramps will open.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has lifted a boating advisory for Charles Mill Lake. Public boat launch ramps are open and boating activities on Charles Mill Lake can resume as usual.

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Visit Atwood Lake Park to celebrate Independence Day with a firework show over the lake on Friday, July 5th! Fireworks will be set off at dusk and can be viewed from the campgrounds, shore, and lake.

Real time, current reservoir levels in the Muskingum River Watershed are always a click away.

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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has lifted a boating advisory for Pleasant Hill Lake. Public boat launch ramps are open and boating activities on Pleasant Hill Lake can resume as usual.

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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is rescheduling Independence Day fireworks at Charles Mill Lake Park. The fireworks, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 6, have been rescheduled for August 31, 2019 due to high water levels.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has issued a boating advisory for Atwood and Leesville Lakes. Due to high water conditions, the entire lake is designated no wake zone until further notice.

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On May 20, 2019 MWCD hosted a Middle School Career Connections event at Atwood Lake Park. Fourteen middle school students from the Tusky Valley and Conotton Valley school districts attended the event. Through the East Central Ohio Educational Service

On May 31, 2019, MWCD and Lake Metroparks staff released a rehabilitated bobcat near Clendening Lake

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This fall, customers of Tappan Lake Marina will begin to see the first steps of a complete renovation of the MWCD-owned and operated facility.

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On April 16, staff planted more than 1,000 trees near Tappan Lake. The area planted was formerly utilized for dredge disposal for the dredging of Tappan Lake.

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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is dedicated to improving communication, services and facilities over the next several years. Part of this plan includes soliciting feedback from our loyal customers to ensure that we are in-line wi

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The MWCD is now hiring for numerous seasonal positions at Tappan, Clendening, and Piedmont Lakes. Apply in person and interview on the spot on March 29!

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The MWCD parks and marinas are now hiring for 2019 summer positions! Individuals can apply and interview for positions at a job fair on Wednesday, December 19 in New Philadelphia.

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Drawdown will begin in early November and the return to normal pool elevation will initiate in February. Normal pool elevations will be obtained in time for the summer recreation season.

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Festival hours are Friday and Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. The cost is $5.00 per person and children under 12 are free. Senior day is Friday, October 5 and anyone over the age of 55 is $2.00. 

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Sign up for the MWCD e-newsletter to receive information about facility improvements, events and general information!

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The 2017 Annual Report of Operations provides an overview of each department within the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.

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2018 has been a transitional year for the marina, and MWCD is dedicated to improving communication, services and facilities over the next several years. Part of this plan includes soliciting feedback from our loyal customers.

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The restaurant, operated by the owner of Dennison Yard, has been highly anticipated by marina guests.

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Check out the latest MWCD news at https://www.mwcd.org/upload/documents/lakeviews/2018_summer.pdf

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In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, the MWCD will join 90 attractions, visitor bureaus, restaurants, lodging, retail, and other tourism businesses exhibiting at Ohio Tourism Day on May 9, as proclaimed by Governor John R. Kasich.

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