News Releases

Pleasant Hill Park to host 3 shows during 2013 season

Conservancy District to work with The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Region around lake has received only about half of normal rainfall over winter

Since construction, estimated $10.7 billion in potential property damage saved from flooding

MWCD has presented total of 37 grants worth more than $3 million since 2009

Sessions scheduled in April, May

Agreement covers more than 6,000 acres of MWCD property

Lease prohibits any activity on MWCD property, extends protections to adjacent properties

Richard J. Pryce of North Canton to serve as vice president

Fund will be dedicated to supporting conservation, education, outdoor recreation projects in region

Environmental safety stipulations in MWCD lease considered to be 'beyond' most stringent in nation

More than $1.6 million of work planned

Event offers free admission and parking, proceeds benefit Akron Children's Hospital

Details to be shared include leasing of MWCD property at lake for oil and gas exploration, potential for water requests

Fireworks show scheduled Saturday, Oct. 6

Short-term agreements will reduce potential road damage from truck traffic at time when billions of gallons of water is released from lakes

Bird is only 6th confirmed sighting of species ever in Ohio

Swimming beaches, some activities close for season at 5 MWCD lake parks, but camping available all year long

DAC makes recommendations to Board of Directors

Public input being sought for multi-purpose trail master plan

Full weekend of fun scheduled July 20 and 21

Damage minimal to docks

Thunderstorm, high winds cause damage in campgrounds, knock out electric service

Pleasant Hill Lake Park to host its show on July 21

Court appoints Pryce to second term on MWCD Board of Directors

Conservancy district to 'slow down' process of managing water sales requests

Public input being sought for development of master plan for multi-purpose trail

Renovations to continue throughout year; new telephone number (740) 685-0015

Daily admission to MWCD lake parks still only $5 per car

Gate fee, including admission to swimming beach, only $5 per car