News Releases

Park and Marina Capital Improvement Plan Frequently Asked Questions
| June 18, 2015A list of frequently asked questions have been compiled to answer questions from our park guests.
Anglers looking for better places to fish at Tappan Lake?
| May 28, 2015
Keywords: fishing, tappan lake
Dover Dam Marks Completion of Work With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
| April 2, 2015Dover Dam marks completion of rehabilitation project with ribbon cutting ceremony.
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Announces New Executive Team Members
| March 18, 2015The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announces the recent employment of Barbara H. Bennett to fill the newly created position on the executive management team as
Clear Fork Watershed Assisted by Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
| March 10, 2015Flooding has been a recurring theme along the Clear Fork of the Mohican River in Richland County. Though attempts have been made in the past to solve these flooding issue
Keywords: clearfork subdistrict, flood reduction

The MWCD is Hiring!
| January 23, 2015The MWCD is hiring and a variety of positions are available both in the main office in New Philadelphia as well as at the parks and marinas.

Horstman to lead MWCD board in 2015
| December 23, 2014The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District board of directors elected Harry Horstman, President and Joanne Limbach, Vice president for 2015.

Progress Update for the MWCD Master Plan
| November 21, 2014Progress continues on the $160-million master plan which was designed to address major upgrades and deferred maintenance needs at recreational facilities and marinas.

MWCD Lakes to Undergo Winter 'Drawdown'; Shoreline Projects Set
| October 31, 2014An estimated $1.2 million worth of shoreline stabilization projects at several Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will take place during the 2014-2015 drawdown period

Fishing Tournament Registration opens on Monday, November 3rd for 2015 Season
| October 29, 2014Registration for fishing tournaments and marine events for the 2015 season begins Monday, November 3, 2014.
Keywords: fishing tournament, marine event

Construction scheduled for Welcome Center at Atwood Lake Park
| October 23, 2014This spring, weather permitting, visitors to Atwood Lake Park will see the beginning stages of development for the new welcome center, slated to open in late 2015.

Fall 2014 Issue of Lake Views is Published
| October 13, 2014The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District has published the Fall 2014 Issue of Lake Views.

MWCD Board cuts assessments in half
| September 29, 2014Property owners will see their assessments paid to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) cut in half beginning next year.

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