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Protecting What Matters. Powering What’s Next.

For over 100 years, the Miami Conservancy District has protected Southwest Ohio from flooding, supporting safe communities and a strong economy.

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PROTECTING THE REGION

People. Property. Infrastructure. Billions protected across the region.

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KEEPING IT STRONG

Built to last. Maintained to perform. Ongoing investment keeps the system ready as conditions change.

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FUNDING THE FUTURE

Today’s funding doesn’t match today’s needs. Sustainable investment protects the region’s future.

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What Is Happening

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If you want an honest report card on a river, don't ask a chamber of commerce. Ask what's swimming in it. By that measure, the Great Miami River is thriving. Once written off for industrial pollution ...

Miami Conservancy District

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

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2026 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge Casts Off June 20 Family-friendly, catch-and-release virtual tournament returns to the Great Miami River with cash, gear, and free IGFA mem ...

Miami Conservancy District

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

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South River Walk to Close June 22 for Safety, Lighting and Resurfacing Improvements Closure limited to gravel connector behind downtown YMCA; Great Miami River Recreation Trail remains open DAYT ...

Miami Conservancy District

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

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The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District will hold a joint work session with the Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District on May 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Miami Conser ...

Miami Conservancy District

Posted on May 27, 2026

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DAYTON, Ohio — The Miami Conservancy District’s regional flood protection system is actively responding to high water conditions across Southwest Ohio following widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 i ...

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Posted on May 23, 2026

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THE GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY

More than just a river

The Great Miami Riverway is a program of the Miami Conservancy District, convened with local communities, to support and encourage people to live, work, and play safely along the Great Miami River.

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MIAMI CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

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Miami Conservancy District is a pioneering organization at the forefront of flood protection, water stewardship, and recreation since 1915.

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