The Guardian published a national news story highlighting the growing risks faced by communities in southwest Ohio due to aging flood protection infrastructure — with a spotlight on Huffman Dam and the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) system. “More than 18,000 properties downstream of Huffman Dam are at risk of flooding over the n ...

AMENDED: PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING   The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on July 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the seventh readjustment of the appraisal of benefits, act on the 2024 annual report, ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on July 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) has launched a brand-new interactive online map that covers the Great Miami River, Stillwater River, Mad River, Twin Creek, Greenville Creek, and Buck Creek. This easy-to-use tool helps paddlers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts find: River access points and boat ramps Nearby amenities like ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402. The regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 10:00 a.m.

DAYTON, OH — Ginger Clark, Manager of the Great Miami Riverway at the Miami Conservancy District, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). Clark is one of three leaders elected by OPRA members to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025. With a longstanding commitment to par ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to review the benefit assessment study and ongoing refinements. In addition, an executive session will be held to discuss matters that are the subject of pending or ...

April 7, 2025 – Major Flood Storage Event Ongoing Across the Great Miami River Watershed A major high-water event is still underway across the Miami Conservancy District and Southwest Ohio. The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) dams—Germantown, Englewood, Lockington, and Taylorsville—continue to store floodwaters. While river levels ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on April 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to consider a property matter, including an Executive Session to discuss potential property acquisition. The meeting will be held at the Miami Conservancy District ...

The Miami Conservancy District has fully activated its flood protection system in response to widespread heavy rainfall across the Great Miami River Watershed. Over the past 72 hours, the region has received 3.00 to 5.00 inches of rain, with 1.50 to 2.50 inches falling in just the last 24 hours. As a result, all five Miami Conservancy Di ...

April 2, 2025 – With severe storms and heavy rainfall expected across the Miami Valley, the Miami Conservancy District is taking proactive measures to ensure the region remains protected from potential flooding. Forecasts predict up to six inches of rain between Wednesday and Sunday, increasing the risk of rising river levels and locali ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.  The regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 9:00 a.m.

Winter may be in full swing, but the Miami Conservancy District is working year-round to protect our region from flooding and safeguard our water resources. In this month's Conservancy News, we're diving into: 🔹 Flood Storage Report – 1.5 billion gallons stored during February storms🔹 Benefit Assessment Study Updates – What†...

  The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on January 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to consider a resolution to authorize a construction contract for Sycamore Bridge and the preliminary findings on the Phase 1 Flood Protection Benefit Ass ...

December 2024 delivered 4.43 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed, surpassing the monthly average by 1.32 inches. The highest rainfall was recorded at Germantown Dam with 6.23 inches, while Lakeview observed the lowest at 3.22 inches. For the year 2024, the watershed received a total of 41.91 inches of precipitation ...

"WRDA (125) Great Miami River, Ohio" Project Aims to Transform the Region Dayton, Ohio — The Miami Conservancy District announces its inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 under Section 125, a vital milestone for the Great Miami River and the communities it serves. The WRDA (125) Great Miami River, Ohio proje ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on January 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Miami Conservancy District successfully stored floodwaters for the 9th time in 2024, spanning December 29 to January 3. With 2–3 inches of rainfall across the region, MCD’s flood protection system—including Germantown, Englewood, Lockington, and Taylorsville dams—played a pivotal role in preventing flooding and ensuring commun ...

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Flood Protection System Activated; Parks and Gate Closures in Place DAYTON, OHIO (December 29, 2024) – For the ninth time this year, the Miami Conservancy District is storing floodwaters at its dams following a rainfall of 1.00 to 1.50 inches overnight across the Miami Valley. The flood protection system is actively managing high water ...