Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is a pioneering organization at the forefront of flood protection, water stewardship, and recreation since 1915. Established after the disastrous 1913 flood that caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the Miami Valley region, the organization's founders recognized the urgent need for a coordinated approach to managing the region's water resources and preventing future floods.
Our Vision Thriving communities, a healthy watershed, and a higher quality of life, sustained by well-managed water resources throughout the Great Miami River Watershed.
Commitment to the Great Miami Watershed We are mindful of our mission. We realize what we do is crucial to the health of our region, and we are devoted to providing value to the people we serve.
Stewardship of the Public Trust We carefully and responsibly manage the resources entrusted to our care.
Honesty and Integrity We strive to be recognized as an organization with the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Teamwork and Cooperation Teamwork is critical to our success. Trust and mutual respect for each other’s responsibilities, functions, skills, and experience are essential.
Engineering Excellence Efficiency and effectiveness in providing flood protection, water and land preservation and recreational opportunities to enhance the region. It requires continuous learning, collaboration, adaptation to a changing world, and actively pursuing emerging technologies to ensure MCD’s systems are resilient and will not fail.
Continuous Improvement Exceptional contributions by individuals and teams are critical to our successful performance. Contributions at all levels will be appreciated and recognized.
Communication Open, candid communication flowing in all directions is the norm. We emphasize listening as a critical component of effective communication.
Goals for 2023-2028
Flood Protection
Prevent floods to communities along the Stillwater, Mad, and Great Miami rivers and Twin Creek by maintaining, improving, and protecting the system of dams, storage basins, levees, improved channels, and other flood protection assets.
Prepare for and improve readiness to respond, as necessary, to potential riverine flooding or other catastrophic events.
Enhance community climate resilience by preparing and planning for the possibility of more frequent and intense storms.
Water Stewardship
Protect the safety and availability of water throughout the region.
Improve water quality (aesthetic, ecological and biological outcomes) of the region’s rivers, streams, and aquifers.
Pilot a program to better align MCD land use and management practices with MCD’s Mission.
Recreation and Heritage
Develop and maintain river corridor recreation, including bike trails, and activity zones for public use.
Promote the Great Miami Riverway as a destination for sustainable economic development and enhanced quality of life.
Be the Best Conservancy District
Position MCD as a regional, trusted leader in the water sector.
