A nearly 200-foot-long temporary floodwall will be installed at RiverScape MetroPark Wednesday morning as part of a flood protection exercise. “When RiverScape was developed, a portion of the levee was removed,” says Jamie Johnson, MCD field operations manager. “We work with Five Rivers MetroParks to practice installing the floodwa ...

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Did you know, wetlands in Ohio – and possibly in this region? — are disappearing at an alarming rate? Since the late 18thcentury, most of Ohio’s wetlands have been destroyed or damaged through draining, filling, or other modifications. Only 10 percent of the original 5 million acres of Ohio’s wetlands remain, according to the US ...

In August of 1918, MCD published its first issue of “The MiamiConservancy District Bulletin.” The monthly publication highlighted some of the moreimportant, significant and interesting aspects of the construction of the flood protection system as well as overall progress. The publication also featured stories about life at the constru ...

August brought an average of 4.79 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed ― 1.70 inches above average for the month. The high station was West Liberty (7.17 inches), and the low station was Beechwood (2.15 inches). As of the end of August, the Great Miami River Watershed is averaging 32.7 inches of precipitation so fa ...

You drink water from your faucet everyday. Shouldn't you test it once a year? Bring a sample of your well water to the Greene County Test Your Well Water & Soil Event on Thursday, Sept. 27. You can receive a free well water screening for nitrate, nitrite and iron.The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds (A ...

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 ...