The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at MCD headquarters, 38 E. Monument Ave. in Dayton. The work session will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the board meeting at 12:30 p.m.

The old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” rings especially true if you have a septic system. Consider this: It only costs about $300 every four years to maintain your septic system. But it can cost $7,000 to $10,000 or more to repair or replace it. Plus, a poorly maintained septic system can contaminate groun ...

July brought an average of 3.26 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 1.11 inches below average for the month. The high station was Pleasant Hill (5.65 inches), and the low station was De Graff (1.62 inches). As of July 31, the Great Miami River Watershed had received 27.91 inches of precipitation in 2018, which i ...

The Miami Conservancy District has published its 2018 report to the community. Among the stories in the Deed, a flip-book publication, are: The various ways MCD works to maintain the flood protection system. Increased precipitation in the region. How much precipitation the flood protection system can handle. Using the river to pr ...

By Mike Ekberg, manager of water monitoring and analysis Drastically reducing nutrient discharges from wastewater treatment plants won’t be enough to further improve water quality in the Great Miami River from Troy to just downstream of Fairfield, Ohio. That’s what a study,funded by 15 regional wastewater treatment plants and cities, ...

June delivered an average of 4.64 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 0.52 inches above the monthly average. By the end of June, we had received 24.66 inches of precipitation in 2018, which is 3.98 inches above average for this point in the calendar year.

The project to remove the Tait Station low dam begins today. Here are the latest details on the project. Q: Why is the Tait Station low dam being removed? The low dam is being removed for several reasons: To improve the quality of the river and make better habitat for bugs and fish. To eliminate a clear and present threat to public ...

May delivered an average of 3.46 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 1.21 inches below the monthly average. The high station was Oxford (5.24 inches), and the low station was Taylorsville Dam (2.16 inches). Since January 1, the Great Miami River Watershed has received 20.02 inches of precipitation, which is 3.46 ...

Nothing can ruin a good ride along the Great Miami River Recreation Trail like discovering midway that the trail is submerged from a recent storm. But that’s about to be a thing of the past. You can nowFind Your Waya whole lot easier with the Great Miami Riverway’s new website, featuring a map that automatically updates trail conditi ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, June 29, 10 a.m. at MCD headquarters, 38 E. Monument Ave. in Dayton.

Grant funds are available to local non-profits interested in starting new projects that benefit water in the region. The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is offering an additional $5,000 in matching funds to organizations that qualify for grants from The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund. The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund (GDCF) of The ...

By fall, paddlers and trail users will enjoy a new look and feel along the Great Miami River near the University of Dayton Arena. A dangerous low dam will be removed. In its place, water will cascade over a riffle of stones, creating a more picturesque experience while improving river safety, river access, and water quality in the Great M ...

National Safe Boating Weekis May 19-25. Life jackets save lives. According to the United States Coast Guard’s latest recreational boating statistics: 80 percent of boating deaths were due to drowning. 83 percent of victims were not wearing a lifejacket. Two-thirds of victims were good swimmers. “We believe that wearing a lif ...

MCD is seeking seasonal laborers.Eligible candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to pass a drug screen and work within the hours of 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. RESPONSIBILITIES • You may be required to ...

April delivered an average of 4.89 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed — 1.07 inches above average for the month. The high station was Eaton (6.18 inches), and the low station was Union City (4.04 inches). As of April 30th, the Great Miami River Watershed had received 16.56 inches of precipitation which is 4.67 in ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms for analysis and design of drains behind concrete walls at MCD dams. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) describes the types of services that MCD may require and the desired qualifications of the consultant providing t ...

Spring weather has FINALLY arrived! You are probably thinking about getting outside to enjoy a bike ride on the trails or launch your kayak in the beautiful river. Before you go, did you know MCD provides maps, trail conditions, day trip recommendations, safety guidelines, and more?We do! We want you to have a safe and fun experience in a ...

The Miami Conservancy District is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Appraisers. Candidates should have experience with commercial, residential, and/or agriculture real estate appraisals. Interested candidates should email Janet Bly, general manager at [email protected] no later than May 24, 2018. Appointment and Du ...

The records commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at MCD, 38 E. Monument Avenue in Dayton.

Don O’Connor has joined the Miami Conservancy District (MCD) as assistant chief engineer. Prior to joining MCD, Don served as the City of Fairborn city engineer. He previously served as administrator of public services and as a professional engineer both with the City of Toledo. He also has experience with a private engineering firm. ...