12/09/09

Fifty years ago MCD passes biggest test to date

As we head into winter – when the likelihood of high-water events increases – it's interesting to note than 50 years ago in 1959, MCD faced its biggest test to date. Read more about the January 1959 storm.

10/12/09

Flood Protection Exercise at RiverScape Oct. 14

Staff members from the Miami Conservancy District (MCD), city of Dayton and Five Rivers MetroParks will install a floodwall at the RiverScape plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 8 and 11 a.m. as part of a flood-protection exercise.

10/05/09
International visitors studying
Water Quality Credit Trading Program

An eight-member Swedish delegation is in Dayton to learn more about the Water Quality Credit Trading Program that’s reducing pollution in the region’s rivers and streams. The Swedish visitors are interested in developing a similar effort for Europe’s Baltic Sea.

06/12/09
Voluntary program provides incentives to reduce pollution

Up to $250,000 is available to agricultural producers in the Great Miami River, Stillwater River, and Mad River watersheds who implement projects that reduce phosphorus and nitrogen from running off land into area streams.

04/16/09

Prescription drop-off program set for May 9

Here's your chance to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or outdated medication. A "DUMP (Dispose of Unwanted Medications Properly) a Million" event will be held in Moraine on Saturday, May 9.

04/13/09

StreetSmarts Cycling

April 22 and 25

Miami Valley StreetSmarts Cycling is a great way to learn how to bike safely. The two-session class will be held April 22 and 25.

04/02/09

2009 DEED now available

The DEED, MCD's annual publication to the community is now available.

3/27/09

MCD Annual Report now available

MCD's annual report, listing the work done by the Miami Conservancy District is now available.

3/18/09
Funds available to protect drinking water
The Miami Conservancy District is making $100,000 available for projects that protect groundwater from contamination.
Read more  

2/25/09

Test Your Well water

Homeowners with private wells in Miami, Montgomery and Butlerl counties can have their well water tested at no charge this spring.