News Releases

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Executive Director Announces Retirement
| September 3, 2019John 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.

Improvements To Tappan Lake Marina Are Set To Begin This Fall
| August 26, 2019Construction 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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Explores of Nature with MWCD
| August 6, 2019Discover 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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Explores of Nature
| August 6, 2019Explores of Nature
| August 6, 2019
MWCD Board Approves Phase Two of Master Plan Improvements for $65 Million
| July 25, 2019On 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.

Boating Advisory Lifted on Atwood and Leesville Lakes
| July 18, 2019The 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.

Boating Advisory Lifted for Charles Mill Lake
| July 4, 2019The 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.

Atwood Lake Park Fireworks: July 5, 2019
| July 3, 2019Visit 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.

Lake Levels
| July 2, 2019Real time, current reservoir levels in the Muskingum River Watershed are always a click away.
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Boating Advisory Lifted for Pleasant Hill Lake
| June 29, 2019The 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.

Charles Mill Lake Park Fireworks Rescheduled
| June 26, 2019The 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.

Boating Advisory on Atwood and Leesville Lakes
| June 25, 2019The 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.

Career Day at Atwood
| June 10, 2019On 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

Rescued and Rehabilitated Bobcat Released in Clendening Lake Region
| June 6, 2019On May 31, 2019, MWCD and Lake Metroparks staff released a rehabilitated bobcat near Clendening Lake

MWCD Board Approves $6.1 Million Dollar Project at Tappan Marina
| May 17, 2019This 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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MWCD Staff Plants 1,100 Trees
| April 22, 2019 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.

Please complete our survey for Leesville and Clendening Lakes
| March 22, 2019The 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

Job Fair Planned at Tappan Lake!
| February 20, 2019The 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!

Catch a line on a Summer Job at our JOB FAIR!
| December 7, 2018The 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.

MWCD Winter Drawdown Schedule and Reservoir Projects Released
| October 3, 2018Drawdown 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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Atwood Area Fall Festival is October 5-7, 2018
| September 24, 2018Festival 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.

Sign Up for E-Newsletters
| August 20, 2018Sign up for the MWCD e-newsletter to receive information about facility improvements, events and general information!
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2017 Annual Report of Operations
| August 14, 2018The 2017 Annual Report of Operations provides an overview of each department within the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
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Join us August 4th for a public meeting about Tappan Marina!
| July 23, 20182018 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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Conservancy Appoints James M. Gresh to MWCD Board of Directors
| June 20, 2018
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The New Restaurant at Tappan Marina is Open!
| June 1, 2018The restaurant, operated by the owner of Dennison Yard, has been highly anticipated by marina guests.
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Newest Issue of LakeViews Newsletter is online!
| May 18, 2018Check out the latest MWCD news at https://www.mwcd.org/upload/documents/lakeviews/2018_summer.pdf
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MWCD to Participate in Ohio Tourism Day
| May 4, 2018In 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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