May delivered an average of 3.46 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 1.21 inches below the monthly average. The high station was Oxford (5.24 inches), and the low station was Taylorsville Dam (2.16 inches). Since January 1, the Great Miami River Watershed has received 20.02 inches of precipitation, which is 3.46 ...

Nothing can ruin a good ride along the Great Miami River Recreation Trail like discovering midway that the trail is submerged from a recent storm. But that’s about to be a thing of the past. You can nowFind Your Waya whole lot easier with the Great Miami Riverway’s new website, featuring a map that automatically updates trail conditi ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, June 29, 10 a.m. at MCD headquarters, 38 E. Monument Ave. in Dayton.

Grant funds are available to local non-profits interested in starting new projects that benefit water in the region. The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is offering an additional $5,000 in matching funds to organizations that qualify for grants from The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund. The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund (GDCF) of The ...

By fall, paddlers and trail users will enjoy a new look and feel along the Great Miami River near the University of Dayton Arena. A dangerous low dam will be removed. In its place, water will cascade over a riffle of stones, creating a more picturesque experience while improving river safety, river access, and water quality in the Great M ...

National Safe Boating Weekis May 19-25. Life jackets save lives. According to the United States Coast Guard’s latest recreational boating statistics: 80 percent of boating deaths were due to drowning. 83 percent of victims were not wearing a lifejacket. Two-thirds of victims were good swimmers. “We believe that wearing a lif ...

MCD is seeking seasonal laborers.Eligible candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to pass a drug screen and work within the hours of 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. RESPONSIBILITIES • You may be required to ...

April delivered an average of 4.89 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 1.07 inches above average for the month. The high station was Eaton (6.18 inches), and the low station was Union City (4.04 inches). As of April 30th, the Great Miami River Watershed had received 16.56 inches of precipitation which is 4.67 in ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms for analysis and design of drains behind concrete walls at MCD dams. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) describes the types of services that MCD may require and the desired qualifications of the consultant providing t ...

Spring weather has FINALLY arrived! You are probably thinking about getting outside to enjoy a bike ride on the trails or launch your kayak in the beautiful river. Before you go, did you know MCD provides maps, trail conditions, day trip recommendations, safety guidelines, and more?We do! We want you to have a safe and fun experience in a ...

The Miami Conservancy District is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Appraisers. Candidates should have experience with commercial, residential, and/or agriculture real estate appraisals. Interested candidates should email Janet Bly, general manager at jbly@mcdwater.org no later than May 24, 2018. Appointment and Du ...

The records commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at MCD, 38 E. Monument Avenue in Dayton.

Don O’Connor has joined the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) as assistant chief engineer. Prior to joining MCD, Don served as the City of Fairborn city engineer. He previously served as administrator of public services and as a professional engineer both with the City of Toledo. He also has experience with a private engineering firm. ...

An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure – and more – when it comes to the aquifer. (Read MCD's blog)

Bid results MCD is seeking proposals to farm 128 acres of its land in Madison Township. All proposals must be received by MCD no later than2 p.m. on Friday, March 30. Click on the highlighted link for more information as well as the official proposal form to be filled out, a sample farm permit you will be required to sign should your pro ...

MCD is seeking proposals to farm 128 acres of its land in Madison Township. All proposals must be received by MCD no later than2 p.m. on Friday, March 30. Click on the highlighted link for more information as well as the official proposal form to be filled out, a sample farm permit you will be required to sign should your proposal be acce ...

March brought an average of 3.71 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 0.57 inches above average for the month. The high station was Union City (4.58 inches), and the low station was West Liberty (3.10 inches). Since January 1, the Great Miami River Watershed has received an average of 11.67 inches of precipitatio ...

MCD recorded the 12th largest high-water event in its history this week. At peak storage, the five dams together stored a total of 21.2 billion gallons of water. Peak storage and ranking for each dam: Germantown Dam: 6.2 billion gallons – 7th highest storage event Englewood Dam: 9.5 billion gallons – 24th highest storage event ...

Do you care about our region’s land and water resources? Learn how to help lead improvements to both, by applying for the Ohio Environmental Leaders Institute. This two-day institute, on May 10 and 23, will be led by The Ohio State University (OSU), in partnership with the Miami Conservancy District (MCD). “Those who lead – or who ...

What's in your water? Warren County residents can find out at a Test Your Well event on Tuesday, May 1, at Carlisle High School. Bring in a water sample and receive afree, confidential screening.Be among the first 40 people to RSVP athttps://www.warrenswcd.com/test-your-water-event.htmland receive a FREE lead, copper and arsenic testfro ...