News Releases
Passing of MWCD Board Member
| April 9, 2018"On behalf of the MWCD Board of Directors and the entire MWCD team, we send our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to Steve’s wife, Kathy, and their entire family as they manage through this very difficult time", stated John Hoopingarner, the Executive Director of MWCD.
New Online Reservation System Now Available
| April 1, 2018New Online Reservation System Now Available!
Seasonal Job Fair Scheduled for March 2
| February 16, 2018The MWCD is now hiring for a variety of seasonal positions and will be hosting a Seasonal Job Fair on March 2, from 4 to 7pm. The event will be held at Tappan Lake Park's Activity Center. Interested individuals can learn about the positions at Clendening, Piedmont, and Tappan Lakes.
MWCD Main Office Annex Recently Purchased and Occupied
| February 8, 2018Part of the MWCD Main Office operations has recently moved into a permanent home after leasing space for the past three years. Engineering, Field Services and part of Recreation operations have moved into a 2-year-old facility located at 2050 Reiser
Updated Sportsman’s Maps on MWCD Web Page
| November 14, 2017MWCD owns over 54,000 acres of land and water throughout eastern Ohio with the majority of acreage open to public access. The abundance of wildlife on MWCD lands offers unique opportunities to avid outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife found throughout MWCD
Pleasant Hill's New Campground Nearing Completion
| October 18, 2017The new 56 lot full hookup campground at Pleasant Hill Lake Park located in the Ashland/Richland County area is nearing completion.
The Longest Dam 5K Race and Fun Run at Bolivar Dam Oct 21
| October 18, 2017In celebration of the completion of the multi-year Bolivar Dam maintenance project the US Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District are sponsoring the first ever Longest Dam 5k and Fun Run October 21
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Kayak For Cancer Oct 14 at Atwood Lake Park
| October 13, 2017
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A Winner is Selected for The Great Camper Giveaway!
| September 29, 2017Keri Barhorst from Pandora, Ohio has an opportunity to spend more time in the great outdoors next summer as the winner of the “Great Camper Giveaway”.
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Princess in the Park is a Royal Success at Pleasant Hill
| September 27, 2017Pleasant Hill Lake Park hosted Princess in the Park on Saturday, September 23, to a sold-out crowd of princesses and princes.
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Stephen Paquette Appointed as Newest Member to MWCD Board of Directors
| July 27, 2017
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Kayak Launches Installed at Piedmont and Clendening Lakes
| July 13, 2017Gliding inches above the water's surface is one of the best ways to experience nature, completely undisturbed. Kayaking is not only relaxing; it also provides the type of exercise that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.
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Explorers of Nature at a Lake Park Near You!
| June 15, 2017Children, ages 4 to 15, are invited to be an “Explorer of Nature”! Atwood, Charles Mill, Pleasant Hill, Seneca, and Tappan Lake Park naturalists will offer Explorers of Nature every Saturday, from 10am-12pm, through August 5.
Registration Now Open for Guided Kayak Events at MWCD Lakes!
| June 8, 2017Kayaking has been one of the fastest growing watersports in North American and has become increasingly popular at all of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lakes. Check out the calendar of events for upcoming kayak tours near you!
