Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is thrilled to announce the Dockside Bar & Grill will be opening at Tappan Lake Marina. The restaurant, operated by Buehler’s Fresh Foods, is set to open in May.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is excited to invite the public to join in a series of events highlighting and supporting Eastern Ohio’s natural resources and beauty.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) welcomes proposals from restaurateurs interested in taking over operations at the Tappan Lake Marina restaurant. The invitation comes as part of MWCD's ongoing commitment to enhancing visitor experiences across its marinas, lakes and parks and partnering with area small business owners to create jobs and economic growth.

Staff from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) recently attended the Ohio Park and Recreation Association (OPRA) annual conference in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) recently announced that its 30-member team of Rangers—the District’s in-house law enforcement agency— achieved full compliance from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Agency, the state’s standards-setting and certification authority for law enforcement agencies.

The fun continues at Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) lakes, even during the winter! MWCD lakes are perfect locations for winter activities, including hiking, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.

Public Notice: MWCD Board of Directors Meeting

Study shows nearly $1 Billion from Multi-year Capital Improvement Plan

Agenda for the Meeting on Nov. 17.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), announced the retirement of Boris Slogar, P.E., Chief Engineer, effective September 15, 2023, after 16 years of service.

A quorum of judges attending a Conservancy Court session of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have appointed Jennifer Ponchak from Morgan County to fill a vacancy on the five-member MWCD Board of Directors.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is pleased to announce that all MWCD campsites are now officially 100% pet friendly. In addition, select cabins at each lake will now allow pets.

Members of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Board of Directors approved up to $1.1 million in grants to ten organizations at their meeting held Nov. 18, 2022.

The Ohio University Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Executive Director, Craig Butler as its next regional trustee.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently celebrated the graduation of this year’s Leadership Development Program (LDP), Level II.

The nearly $6 million renovation to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s (MWCD) Tappan Lake Marina is complete and Waters Edge Kitchen + Bar is open!

Earth Day is April 22, 2022, and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is celebrating with an Earth Day Cleanup Challenge.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

Boris Slogar, Chief Engineer of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) was recently named by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) as the 2021 OPRA Professional of the Year. This award recognizes an OPRA Member who has exemplified outstanding leadership and has enhanced parks, recreation, and quality of life in their community or the State of Ohio.