News Releases
Seneca Lake Park, Marina open as usual during repairs at dam
| August 6, 2014Detour established for route to Seneca Lake Park region
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation awards 9 grants
| July 31, 2014MWCF now has made 57 grants for more than $286,000
Atwood Lake Park launches park website
| July 24, 2014Online reservations, information about park available anytime at www.atwoodparkohio.org
Charles Mill Lake Park adds own park website
| July 24, 2014Online reservations, information about park available anytime at www.charlesmillparkohio.org
Pleasant Hill Lake Park launches own park website
| July 24, 2014Online reservations, information about park available anytime at www.pleasanthillparkohio.org
Seneca Lake Park launches own park website
| July 24, 2014Online reservations, information about park available anytime at www.senecaparkohio.org
Tappan Lake Park launches own park website
| July 24, 2014Online reservations, information about park available anytime at www.tappanparkohio.org
Seneca Marina launches own website
| July 24, 2014Information about marina amenities, services available at www.senecamarinaohio.org
Piedmont Marina launches marina website
| July 24, 2014Information about marina amenities, services available at www.piedmontmarinaohio.org
Pleasant Hill Lake Park hosts opening of horse riding trail in Mohican Region
| June 29, 2014Park offers special campgrounds for horse owners as part of multi-trail system that connects several attractions
Fourth of July holiday fireworks ready to light up MWCD lakes
| June 25, 2014Online reservations available for the holiday and anytime
Conservancy Court approves creation of Clear Fork Subdistrict
| June 7, 2014Area of subdistrict contained solely in Richland County
Gordon Maupin appointed to seat on MWCD Board of Directors
| June 7, 2014Wayne County resident retired from 32 years as executive director of The Wilderness Center
MWCD lake parks open for summer this weekend
| May 19, 2014Fireworks also set July 4 at Atwood; July 5 at Charles Mill, Seneca & Tappan; and July 19 and Aug. 30 at Pleasant Hill
Richland County officials present subdistrict request to MWCD
| May 16, 2014Conservancy Court to consider creation of Clear Fork Subdistrict at annual session June 7
Fireworks to make summer of 2014 memorable at MWCD lake parks
| May 14, 2014Shows set July 4 at Atwood; July 5 at Charles Mill, Seneca & Tappan; July 19 and August 30 at Pleasant Hill
MWCD Board cuts property assessment payments in half
| April 18, 2014Oil and gas revenues allow assessment cuts; projects to continue as planned
MWCD to recommend reduction of annual property assessment
| April 16, 2014Oil and gas revenue to be used to offer reduction, projects to continue as scheduled
MWCD negotiates Piedmont oil, gas lease that minimizes impacts
| March 21, 2014Lease contains numerous environmental protections that can be extended to other properties
MWCD awards $205,000 in grants for 5 community projects
| March 12, 2014More than $3 million in grants have been awarded in past several years
MWCD to begin dredging later this year at Tappan Lake
| March 12, 2014Multi-year, multi-million sediment removal projects planned at 8 lakes in upcoming years
USACE announces award of Bolivar Dam $44.3 million safety assurance contract
| February 27, 2014MWCD serves as project local cost-share sponsor for work to protect people, property
Personal preferences make MWCD Notification System easy to use
| February 4, 2014Weather alerts available from any location, along with MWCD lake alerts
MWCD open house for Piedmont lease input scheduled Jan. 15
| January 7, 2014Meeting will be held in James Carnes Center near St. Clairsville
Ohio natural resources official to lead MWCD conservation program
| December 20, 2013MWCD region native Ted Lozier appointed Chief of Conservation
MWCD launches free notification system for lake alerts, information
| November 26, 2013Text, e-mail and voice alerts all available for emergency, weather and other details from MWCD lake regions
MWCD selects firm for shoreline work, eyes Atwood project
| November 25, 2013MWCD has upgraded nearly 4.5 miles of shoreline at its lakes in the last 3 years
MWCD finishes recreation master plan, to prepare project list
| November 13, 2013Entire plan available for review on MWCD website
Farmers take to the skies to improve water quality in Muskingum River Watershed
| November 8, 2013MWCD assists ODNR cover crop program with funding
MWCD to complete shoreline projects during winter 'drawdown'
| October 1, 2013Estimated $1.25 million worth of work to be done
