Press Releases

2008 Press Releases
-MWCD Board backs work of North Appalachian Watershed
-Applicants sought for MWCD Board of Appraisers seat
-Horsepower Limit Changes Considered For Tappan, Seneca Lakes
-Upgrades proposed at Tappan Lake boat launch ramp
-Ski event back for 2nd year at Charles Mill Lake
-Horse trail set to take shape at Pleasant Hill Park region

2007 Press Releases
-MWCD taking cautious approach to 2008 budget
-MWCD Board receives update on work at Dover Dam
-MWCD removes potential problem facing county governments
-MWCD Board receives update on legislation
-MWCD pays real estate taxes, assessments
-Supreme Court dismisses case against Conservancy Court
-MWCD hires new chief engineer
-MWCD to begin projects under maintenance plan in 2008
-Court rules benefits greater than costs in MWCD plan
-MWCD Board schedules routine business meeting Aug. 17
-Conservancy Court to make decision on MWCD plan
-Former Aultman Hospital CEO named to MWCD Board
-Hydrogen sulfide threatens dams, water quality; MWCD pledges to support Corps improvement plan
-Details of MWCD work plan emphasize safety
-Board of Directors member completes service for MWCD
-Legislation to change MWCD to receive further review
-Legislation would increase size of MWCD Board of Directors
-Final Court hearing on MWCD assessment proposal Aug. 1
-Safety a strong concern with dams in Muskingum River Basin
-MWCD urges state legislative support for maintenance plan
-MWCD takes steps to develop assessment credits system
-MWCD to launch nationwide search to replace chief engineer
-Lawsuit filed against MWCD Conservancy Court dismissed


2006 Press Releases
-Cambridge attorney to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2007
-MWCD agrees to test skiing event at Charles Mill Lake
-MWCD receives $1.6-million planning loan
-MWCD reviews performance of Atwood Lake Resort
-MWCD seeks to have Massillon attorney’s lawsuit dismissed
-Exception hearings schedule pushes MWCD assessment past 2007
-MWCD plans town hall meetings, other projects to relay needs
-MWCD to increase public awareness efforts
-MWCD pledges cooperation with state legislators, public officials
-Hearings for MWCD exception filings to be extended
-Error found in MWCD church, school assessment estimates
-MWCD officially files appraisal of benefits with Court
-Paul Bunyan Show moves near Seneca Park
-MWCD Conservancy Court OKs details of assessment plan
-MWCD Court reviews progress, orders public meeting
-MWCD Board of Appraisers ready to finalize assessment plan
-Area officials provide ideas for MWCD project selection


2005 Press Releases
-Muskingum College professor to lead MWCD Board in 2006
-MWCD Board approves $10.4 million spending plan for 2006
-MWCD Board of Appraisers review assessment items
-Area officials discuss ideas for MWCD project selection
-MWCD receives clean audit report for 2003, 2004
-Camping rates for 2006 set at MWCD parks, marinas
-MWCD to offer online data portal for assessment details
-More special rate opportunities planned for MWCD cabins
-MWCD cost-benefit analysis receives approval
-Board of Appraisers explore benefits from MWCD system
-MWCD cleans debris from section of creek near Seneca Lake
-MWCD Board of Appraisers studies assessment proposals
-Road work creates detour to Tappan Lake Park
-MWCD Board of Appraisers discusses assessment items
-Seneca Lake Park to mark ‘Christmas in July’ this weekend
-Fireworks to light up sky Saturday at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
-Guidelines to be enforced at Seneca, other MWCD lakes
-Fireworks, fun highlight Fourth of July at Atwood Lake Park
-Charles Mill Lake Park fireworks show set for July 2
-Pleasant Hill Lake Park features fun, games over holiday
-Seneca Lake Park holiday fireworks show set July 2
-Tappan Lake Park to host fireworks show July 3
-Court reappoints 2 to positions on MWCD boards
-MWCD Court approves watershed renewal plan
-Fireworks rescheduled at Atwood Park
-MWCD adopts plan for maintenance of reservoirs in watershed
-MWCD to be topic of national watershed presentation
-MWCD approves seasonal staffing plan for 2005 season
-MWCD lakes not affected by new parking fee at state parks
-MWCD appoints 3 to Development Advisory Committee
-January 2005 flood in Muskingum Basin one for record books
-Flood reduction in MWCD communities during January 2005
-Estimate of damage prevented by MWCD system: $352 million
-Floodwaters to swell 6 MWCD reservoirs to new records
-Record pools forecast for at least 3 MWCD reservoirs
-Corps of Engineers, MWCD working on flood reduction


2004 Press Releases
-MWCD approves $11.3 million spending plan for 2005
-Horstman to lead MWCD Board of Directors in 2005
-Muskingum Watershed receives $3.8 million planning loan
-MWCD freezes long-term, most daily camping rates for 2005
-Applicants sought for MWCD advisory committee
-MWCD to hold annual drawing for beaver trapping
-MWCD hopes to begin collection of assessment in 2007
-MWCD reduces, freezes rates for family vacation cabins
-Officials hopeful MWCD lakes will crest soon
-Numerous MWCD lakes feeling impact of Friday’s rainfall
-Heavy rains pose problems for swollen MWCD lakes
-22nd Annual Atwood Area Fall Festival set Oct. 1, 2 and 3
-High water at several MWCD lakes prompts warnings
-Rehabilitated eagle to be released at Atwood Lake dam
-Charles Mill Park to host dinner, auction for Pitney Fund
-MWCD establishes biodiversity reserve at Piedmont Lake
-MWCD studies losses in crops from flooding
-Colorful Fourth of July fireworks set in Atwood Lake region
-Celebrate summer, Fourth of July holiday at Charles Mill Park
-Kick back, relax at Pleasant Hill Lake Park over July 4 holiday
-Seneca to celebrate America’s birthday with fireworks July 3
-Celebrate music, fun, fireworks at Tappan Lake Park
-Cambridge attorney appointed to MWCD Board of Directors
-Saugeye Time: 4 MWCD lakes rated among state’s ‘hot spots’
-Applicants sought for open seat on MWCD Board of Directors
-MWCD to comply with EPA findings
-MWCD rangers to wear protective body armor
-Piedmont a hot spot for early saugeye success
-MWCD to host boat safety courses at 3 locations this spring
-MWCD warns of dangerous ice conditions
-West Virginia Air Guard to conduct exercises over Wills Creek
-MWCD studies causes behind budget deficit for 2003
-3 selected to take seats on MWCD advisory committee
-Visit with MWCD at offseason travel, vacation shows


2003 Press Releases
-MWCD prepares for ‘tight’ budget year ahead in 2004
-Limbach to head MWCD Board of Directors in 2004
-MWCD OKs agreement with Department of Natural Resources
-Storm damage, lost business at Atwood Resort exceeds $10,000
-MWCD begins work to balance proposed 2004 budget
-MWCD Board studies recent high-water marks at 2 reservoirs
-Lakes protect immediate region, downstream from flooding
-MWCD discusses proposal for management of aquatic plants
-Johnny Appleseed amphitheater readies for June 2004 opening
-Make plans now for Phil Dirt & The Dozers at Pleasant Hill Park
-MWCD prepares spill prevention, hazardous waste plan for marina
-MWCD Court authorizes benefit appraisal work to begin
-Muskingum professor named to MWCD Board of Directors
-Free admission for day scheduled June 14 at MWCD parks
-MWCD requests to research region's benefits from reservoirs
-MWCD gets tourism award from Eastern Ohio economic group
-MWCD Board members tour renovated Atwood Resort
-Survey results show support for MWCD operations, facilities
-Atwood Lake Resort renovation project moving ahead
-Buckeye Career Center, MWCD to host boat safety course
-Muskingum Watershed Board of Directors OKs landfill policy
-MWCD advisory committee selects officers, receives updates
-Buckeye Trail makes home at Tappan


2002 Press Releases
-6 gain new terms on MWCD advisory committee
-Seneca Lake Park gets new park superintendent
-Golf outing raises more than $8,000 for Muskingum Foundation
-New public boat launch ramp open at Charles Mill Lake
-Annual maintenance levy OK'd for Chippewa Creek Watershed
-Hot Cleveland band to perform Sept. 1 at Atwood Lake Resort
-MWCD urges state to deny permit for Beach City area landfill
-Survey to gather data on needs in Muskingum River Watershed
-Bear spotted at Atwood Lake
-Harrison County man named to MWCD Board of Directors
-MWCD to seek funding for Pleasant Hill Lake observation area
-Chippewa Creek Watershed project funding changes proposed
-MWCD Board proposes changes for Chippewa Subdistrict funding
-MWCD considers options for renovations at Atwood Resort
-Tightening expenses helps MWCD budget in 2001

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