12/29/06
MCD Chief Engineer Doug Johnson
retires after 36-year career

Doug Johnson, Chief Engineer of The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) and an MCD employee for 36 years, retired at the end of 2006. | More Info |

11/09/06
Two MCD precipitation observers
reach milestone anniversaries

Dorothy Stebbins and Chuck Gamble recently celebrated milestone anniversaries as precipitation observers for the Miami Conservancy District. Dorothy and Chuck have been taking readings of their gages everyday for 35 and 20 years, respectively.

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Elk Creek Watershed nitrate study

An evaluation of elevated nitrate concentrations in the aquifer near the mouth of Elk Creek suggests local sources of nitrogen are the dominant source of nitrates to that aquifer.

2005 Water Quality Assessment
in the Stillwater River Watershed

The region gets nearly all of its drinking water from the aquifer (underground water), so protecting the source is crucial. On-going water quality assessments are crucial to protecting this resource. Read the 2005 Water Quality Assessment Report of the Stillwater River Watershed.

06/06/06

Recreation trail to close for construction

The Great Miami River Recreation Trail in West Carrollton between Marina Drive and Alex Road will be closed for about four weeks beginning June 12. That portion of the trail has significant cracks and will be entirely reconstructed. During the reconstruction, the existing pavement will be removed, the base stabilized, and the trail repaved.

05/11/06

Paddle Safe Paddle Fun Demo Day June 3

Recreational boaters will want to head out to Eastwood MetroPark on Saturday, June 3, for the annual Paddle Safe Paddle Fun Demo Days. Paddlers an try out the latest and greatest kayaks, learn basic canoe and kayak skils, and pick up the new Mad River recreation map.

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05/11/06

Life vests easy, comfortable way to Play It Safe!

Wearing a life vest may be the simplest way to avoid drowning. And a wide variety of vests make it easy to find one that's comfortable for you. Learn how to choose a vest and when it's time to replace it.

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05/08/06

Play It Safe! Mad River map available May 25

Area boaters and people who like to fish can get the latest Play It Safe! river recreation map beginning May 25.

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05/01/06

Clean fill dirt needed for Englewood Dam project

A project to control underseepage at Englewood Dam may still be two years away, but Miami Conservancy District (MCD) officials already are looking for fill dirt.

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03/27/06

Whitewater park public input meeting March 30

Interested in the proposed river park in downtown Dayton? Come and see the concept behind the park and share your opinion during a public meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Wegerzyn Garden MetroPark.

03/22/06

McLin and Hall to present at national water trading conference

Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin and Dusty Hall, program development manager for the Miami Conservancy District, will speak at the 2nd National Water Trading Conference in Pittsburgh in May.

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