April brought an average of 4.78 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed―0.96 inches above average. The high station was Union City (7.61 inches), and the low station was Taylorsville Dam (3.56 inches). As of April 30, the Great Miami River Watershed had received an average of 18.45 inches of precipitation in 2019, wh ...

The records commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at MCD, 38 E. Monument Avenue in Dayton.

By Brenda Gibson, public relations manager How many different ways can we say it? Wearing a life jacket can save your life. We know, we know. You have all kinds of reasons why you don’t want to wear it. Here are five excuses we’ve heard for not wearing a life jacket and why they don’t hold water. I have life jackets on board. Tha ...

By Elizabeth Connor, Great Miami Riverway Sometimes the best travel plans are right in your own backyard. If you’re looking for new and exciting activities to do and places to visit this year, you won’t have to travel far. The Great Miami Riverway’s Tour de Way passport program launches on May 4. You can explore the region all yea ...

March brought an average of 3.95 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed ― 0.81 inches above average. The high station for the month was Sidney (4.78 inches), and the low station was Troy (3.18 inches). As of March 31, the Great Miami River Watershed had received 13.66 inches of precipitation in 2019 which is 5.59 inc ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) has been named a Groundwater Guardian Green Site for the 11thyear in a rowby the Groundwater Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. MCD was honored for its water-friendly land management practices at its dams, levees, and preserved floodplain. “Groundwater is a vital resour ...

Sinclair Community College will hold a 5K Hunger Walkat noon on Thursday, April 25, along the Great Miami River Trail.

Premier Health presents Miami Valley Hospital Wellness 5K/10K Run and Walk on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Island MetroPark. More information

The American Volkssport Association is sponsoring "Walk at Wegerzyn Gardens" on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call(937) 416-8059.

February delivered an average of 5.68 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed ― 3.44 inches above the average for the month. The high station was Eaton (7.12 inches), and the low station was Lakeview (3.19 inches). As of the end of February the Great Miami River Watershed had received 9.72 inches of precipitation in 2 ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 20, at MCD headquarters, 38 E. Monument Ave. in Dayton. A work session will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the board meeting at 12:30 p.m.

By Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Ph.D., manager for watershed partnerships Many of us never think twice about groundwater—where it comes from, how much there is, or how to protect it. We just turn on the spigot and water flows. But maybe it’s time to think for a minute about this amazing resource that keeps us all alive, literally. Think ...

By Mike Ekberg, manager of water resources monitoring and analysis One year ago, I wrote a blogpost summarizing the year 2017 as “another wet year.” Now I’m summarizing water conditions for 2018, and I could pretty much copy and paste what I posted last year. And, with some minor changes, it would ring true.Last year reflects a co ...

MCD is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to fill our seasonal laborer positions. If this describes you – we’d love to speak to you! RESPONSIBILITIES Candidates for the seasonal laborer position will primarily be responsible for mowing and weed-eating the steep slopes along the Great Miami River. The types of equipment t ...

We're looking for an enthusiastic professional to be our next administrative associate! If you're organized, have a great attitude and the drive to handle different projects, we want to talk with you. RESPONSIBILITIES Represent MCD at the front desk; greet, direct, route or coordinate incoming guests, phone calls and mail. Process o ...

Up to three-quarters of an inch of rain combined with snowmelt has raised the Great Miami River in Dayton and Hamilton nearly 6 feet from normal for this time of year. MCD’s flood protection system of dams and levees is working as designed, preventing floodwaters from affecting downtowns along the river from Piqua to Hamilton. All five ...

MCD is seeking an energetic and passionate, water-focused professional to take on the role of Hydro Technician. If you fit this description, we want to talk with you. RESPONSIBILITIES Candidate will collect and accurately maintain records of water quantity and quality data used by MCD and partner organizations. Data is entered into elec ...

December delivered an average of 3.42 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed ― 0.36 inches over the average for the month. The high station was Collinsville (4.58 inches), and the low station was Lakeview (2.29 inches). For the year 2018, the Great Miami River Watershed received an average of 50.67 inches of precipit ...

Like it or not, winter 2018 – 2019 is upon us. What kind of winter can we expect in the Miami Valley this year? Will it be cold and snowy, or mild and dry? It’s hard to say, according to the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA). The go-to signs that often signal winter weather patterns are slow to give away their sec ...

November delivered an average of 6.23 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed ― 2.92 inches above the monthly average. The high station was New Carlisle (7.33 inches), and the low station was Lockington Dam (5.17 inches). As of the end of November, the Great Miami River Watershed had received an average of 47.25 inche ...