Home - Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Events Clendening Quarry Trail Ribbon Cutting April 24, 2026 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for the opening of the Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake Dam! MWCD proudly partnered with the Student Conservation Association to build this scenic new trail.   The Quarry […] Tappan Program Schedule April 25, 2026 – April 26, 2026 Relax at the lake with BINGO, crafts, and nature at the lake! Atwood Program Schedule April 25, 2026 Relax for a weekend at the lake with crafts and nature exploration! Pleasant Hill Earth Day Clean-up April 25, 2026 Earn a coupon for one free night of camping at our Earth Day Cleanup weekend! Tappan Ohio Boating Education Course April 25, 2026 8:00 am – 5:30 pm This FREE Course fulfills the ODNR requirement for operating any powered watercraft greater than 10 horsepower. Register today! Seneca Tire Take Back April 25, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Bring your old tires to Seneca Lake and dispose of them for FREE during our Tire Take Back recycling event. Seneca Earth Day Clean-up April 25, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Help make the park a better place and earn a coupon for a free night of camping during the Earth Day Clean-up! Pleasant Hill Ohio Boating Education Course May 2, 2026 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Boat operators born on or after January 1, 1982, must complete a boating course or pass a proficiency exam. Meet the requirement with this FREE course! Atwood Ohio Boating Education Course May 9, 2026 8:00 am – 5:30 pm This FREE course fulfills the ODNR Boating Requirement for operating any powered watercraft greater than 10 horsepower. Atwood Vessel Safety Check – West Marina May 9, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Are You Ready for a Boating Season? Make sure with a Vessel Safety Check! Bring your boat, fully prepped for a typical boat outing, and have an Ohio Natural Resources Officer or MWCD Ranger check your boat and equipment for the legally required items. It’s a great way to ensure the boat (and trailer!) are ready for the boating season. View Calendar News Ohio Southeast Economic Development Welcomes Craig W. Butler to Board of Directors April 14, 2026 Southeast, Ohio: April 16, 2026 ––  Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig W. Butler to its Board of Directors. Butler joined the board […] Continue Reading MWCD to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake April 13, 2026 New Philadelphia, OH (April 13, 2026) — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake Dam […] Continue Reading MWCD Celebrates Earth Day with Community Events Across the Watershed April 6, 2026 New Philadelphia, OH (April 6, 2026)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a series of community-focused events designed to […] Continue Reading MWCD Announces Dana Ohman as Chief of Conservation March 10, 2026 Photographed: Dana Ohman   New Philadelphia, OH (March 10, 2026)—The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is pleased to announce that Dana Ohman joined the organization in January as Chief of […] Continue Reading MWCD’s Conservancy Court Appoints New Board Member March 3, 2026 New Philadelphia, OH (March 3, 2026)— The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Conservancy Court has appointed Elizabeth W. Stephenson, Esq., to the MWCD Board of Directors during a special session […] Continue Reading Excavation and Dredging Planned for Piedmont Lake: February 17, 2026 A significant excavation and dredging initiative is scheduled to take place during the 2025 winter drawdown at Piedmont Lake, targeting three areas where sediment buildup has increasingly hindered boating access. […] Continue Reading MWCD Completes Purchase of Broughton Nature Park, Securing Permanent Public Stewardship January 12, 2026 Photographed: George Broughton (left) and Craig Butler, MWCD executive director sign document to make the purchase official New Philadelphia, OH (January 12, 2026) The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has […] Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading Conservation We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations. Continue Reading Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District