December 5, 2024 – The Miami Conservancy District, in partnership with the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), is embarking on a groundbreaking research initiative to protect one of the region's most vital resources: the Buried Valley Aquifer. This aquifer system supplies drinking water to more than 1 million people and supports lo ...

DAYTON, OH – Tourism along the Great Miami Riverway hit record levels in 2023, with visitor spending generating a total economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a new study by Tourism Economics. Visitor expenditure grew by 6% over the previous year, reaching $710 million, and supported 10,930 jobs across the region.   “These f ...

🌊 Floodwaters stored, communities protected! This week, the Germantown Dam stepped up during the 8th high water event of the year.   🔹 When? The dam went into storage around 6 PM on Monday, December 16, 2024 and released water by 5 AM the next morning. 🔹 How much? It held back 410 acre-feet of water—equivalent ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.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.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of two remarkable members of our family: Lloyd Ballard, a dedicated surveyor and 34-year employee of Miami Conservancy District, and William E. Lukens, who served with distinction on the Miami Conservancy District Board of Directors for over 17 years. Lloyd and Bill embodied the spirit of ...

    Flood risk: protective measures up to ten times more cost-effective than rebuilding Flood risk is rising due to weather extremes and urban sprawl, but protective measures can make a world of difference. Since 1913, the Miami Conservancy District has safeguarded Southwest Ohio with a comprehensive flood protection system of da ...

As published on WYSO - November 11, 2024 Visitors recently toured the Lockington Dam to see what goes into protecting over 1 million people and $10 billion worth of property from floods. The tour was put on by the Miami Conservancy District, which established the flood protection system in the Miami Valley following a devastati ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on November 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

Dayton, OH — In a significant test of the region's flood preparedness, the Miami Conservancy District in collaboration with Five Rivers MetroParks installed a 200-foot-long temporary floodwall at RiverScape MetroPark on Tuesday morning. The exercise, conducted under clear skies, provided a real-world test of the equipment and expertise ...

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the Lockington Dam in Shelby County on October 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This open-house event offers the public a rare chance to see the dam up close, with experts available to guide you and answer any questions. At 11:30 a.m., we will hold a brief celebration to mark the completion of re ...

The Miami Conservancy District Records Commission will meet October 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at MCD Headquarters, 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is seeking professional assistance from an IT firm to help us build our Office 365 infrastructure and enhance business efficiencies. We aim to leverage as many Office 365 programs as possible to streamline our business practices. Additionally, we require user training to ensure all staff can utilize th ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2024, at 11:00 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.

Just released! Our annual report - The Deed - is now available.   Flooding across the U.S. is on the rise, and our region is not immune. The Miami Conservancy District’s flood protection system—our shield against destructive floods—is aging and facing the pressure of more intense rainfall. To protect our homes, busines ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on September 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.  

News Release 200 North High Street, Room 540 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Contact: Christina.Cooley@usda.gov   USDA Farm Service Agency and Ohio Department of Natural Resources to Host Informational Meetings on Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program for Great Miami and Little Miami Watersheds COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 13, 2024 – The U.S ...

A Montgomery County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Mary Wiseman, has been appointed to the Conservancy Court of the Miami Conservancy District. The appointment was recognized at the July 26, 2024, annual meeting of the Conservancy Court. The Honorable Judge Wiseman fills a vacancy left by retiring Montgomery County Judge Denise L. Cr ...

Method of defining and calculating flood control benefits to be updated The Miami Conservancy District has contracted with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to conduct an expedited review and evaluation of the Miami Conservancy District’s flood protection benefit assessment methods. This study represents the initial phase of a broader e ...

Federal grant helps build bike trail and make levee improvements  The Miami Conservancy District is thrilled to announce the opening of a new one-mile section of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail segment in Old North Dayton. To celebrate, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 23rd at 11 AM, followed by a short ceremonial ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on July 16, 2024, at Miami Conservancy District, 38 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio.  The meeting will discuss general matters of the River Corridor Improvement Subdistrict, the Aquifer Preservation Subdistrict, and The M ...