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Events

  • Easter at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

    March 30, 2024
    Meet the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs at Pleasant Hill Lake Park! Plus enjoy crafts and more. Spend the day at the lake!
  • Easter at Atwood Lake Park

    March 30, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Meet the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs at Atwood Lake Park!
  • Atwood Welcome Back Weekend & Solar Eclipse

    April 5, 2024 – April 7, 2024
    Celebrate the first weekend of seasonal camping and learn about the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
  • Charles Mill Welcome Back Weekend & Solar Eclipse

    April 5, 2024 – April 7, 2024
    Celebrate the first weekend of seasonal camping and learn about the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
  • Pleasant Hill Welcome Back Campers & Solar Eclipse

    April 5, 2024 – April 7, 2024
    Celebrate the first weekend of seasonal camping and learn about the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
  • Tappan Welcome Back Weekend & Solar Eclipse

    April 5, 2024 – April 7, 2024
    Celebrate the first weekend of seasonal camping and learn about the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
  • Ohio Boating Education Course at Tappan Marina

    April 20, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    If you were born on or after January 1, 1982 Ohio law requires that you complete an approved boating safety education course to operate any powered watercraft greater than 10 horsepower. You can meet Ohio’s Boater Education requirement by attending this approved boating education course and passing a proficiency exam.
  • Charles Mill Mohican Wildlife Weekend

    April 26, 2024 – April 27, 2024
    This annual event highlights the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s rich heritage, abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities, and diverse natural resources.
  • Pleasant Hill Mohican Wildlife Weekend

    April 27, 2024
    This annual event highlights the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s rich heritage, abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities, and diverse natural resources.
  • Ohio Boating Education Course at Atwood Lake Park

    April 27, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    If you were born on or after January 1, 1982 Ohio law requires that you complete an approved boating safety education course to operate any powered watercraft greater than 10 horsepower. You can meet Ohio’s Boating Education requirement by attending this approved boating education course and passing a proficiency exam.

    News

    • MWCD: Honoring our Past, Planning our Future

      March 7, 2024
      Published by: Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director Last year was a landmark year for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) as we honored our past by celebrating 90 years of […]
    • Country Waves 2024 – Featuring Joe Nichols

      March 4, 2024
      Join us at Atwood Lake Park on August 17, 2024, for our second annual Country Waves Concert with Joe Nichols, Travis Denning & Catie Offerman performing. Tickets are on sale […]
    • MWCD Rangers Complete CPR and First Aid Training

      February 23, 2024
      In a commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of our visitors, our dedicated park rangers recently participated in a comprehensive CPR and First Aid training program. This training heightens […]
    • Woody Woodward, OPRA Executive Director, Eric Stechschulte, Dylan Sayre, Aaron Stump, and Nate Eppink, OPRA Board President

      MWCD Accepts First Place Award for Trails Program

      February 15, 2024
      Staff from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) recently attended the Ohio Park and Recreation Association (OPRA) annual conference in Sandusky, Ohio. During the conference, the OPRA Annual Awards of […]
    • MWCD Rangers Achieve Recertification by the Ohio Law Enforcement Collaborative Distinction Represents Outstanding Professionalism in Law Enforcement Practices

      February 6, 2024
      MWCD Rangers Achieve Recertification by the Ohio Law Enforcement Collaborative Distinction Represents Outstanding Professionalism in Law Enforcement Practices
    • David Lautenschleger

      MWCD Names New Chief of Engineering

      January 8, 2024
      The MWCD announced the appointment of David Lautenschleger to be the new Chief of Engineering
    • A previous grant awarded to Youngstown State University to conduct a nutrition reduction analysis at Tappan and Atwood Lakes

      MWCD Approves More than $900,000 in Grants to Help Prevent Flooding and Improve Water Quality

      December 27, 2023
      Members of the MWCD Board of Directors recently approved more than $900,000 in grants to eight organizations for new projects that will help protect against flooding and improve water quality in the Muskingum Watershed.

      Explore MWCD

      Camping/Glamping

      Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone. 

      Mother and daughter canoeing on the river Mother and daughter canoeing on the river

      Water Recreation

      Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.

      Group hiking up a trail Group hiking up a trail

      Hiking/Biking Trails

      Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.

      Man and child fishing off the water bank Man and child fishing off the water bank

      Conservation

      We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.

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