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 memberships up for grabs DAYTON, Ohio — June 18, 2026 — The Great Miami Riverway, a program of the Miami Conservancy District, today annou ...

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   DAYTON, Ohio — June 18, 2026 — The Miami Conservancy District (MCD), in partnership with the ODOT, will temporarily close a section of the S ...

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 Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402 to hear an update of the Seventh Readjustment of the Appraisal of Benefi ...

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 inches across the Great Miami River Watershed.   Englewood, Germantown, Huffman, and Taylorsville dams are currently storing floodwaters a ...

Small streams you rarely notice are doing some of the most important work in Southwest Ohio’s water system. A new round of research from 2025–2026 is revealing how headwater streams—tiny channels that make up the majority of river networks—play a critical role in recharging the Miami Aquifer, shaping erosion risks, and influencin ...

Manager of Water Resources & Hydrology Exempt$ 91,644 – $132,870 Lead. Innovate. Protect Our Watershed. Are you passionate about water resources and ready to make a measurable impact? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Water Resources & Hydrology to lead critical programs that protect our region from flooding, safegu ...

Interactive freshwater exhibit showcases native fish and river health in Hamilton, Ohio   Hamilton, OH — April 16, 2026 — The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is proud to sponsor the return of the “Life Below the Waterline” traveling freshwater aquarium at the 19th Annual Great Miami Riverway Summit, taking place April 24, 2026 ...

As river recreation begins to ramp up across Southwest Ohio, the Miami Conservancy District (MCD), in partnership with the Miami Valley Fire District, is launching a regional safety campaign to raise awareness about one of the most dangerous hazards on our waterways: low head dams. April is recognized as Low Head Dam Public Safety Awaren ...

Bids will be received via the Bid Express website (www.bidexpress.com) until 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 for Contract No. 2026-001C, Germantown Dam: Auxiliary Spillway Rehabilitation project in German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. No paper bids will be accepted. This project includes mobilization, demolition of existi ...

DAYTON, OHIO — The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) flood protection system successfully prevented flooding across Southwest Ohio during last week’s heavy rainfall by capturing and controlling billions of gallons of water before it could impact downstream communities.   During the event, MCD’s system stored water at four dams—E ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

Date: March 23, 2026   The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) will temporarily close a section of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail in Franklin to address erosion that recently developed downstream of Crains Run Park.   The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and will impact the trail segment between Crains Run Park an ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402. In addition, an executive session will be held for the purpose of discussing pending or imminent court action a ...

Seasonal Laborers Date Posted: March 18, 2026Position: Seasonal LaborerPay: $16.00 per hour The Miami Conservancy District is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join our team this season. Seasonal laborers will help maintain the grounds along the Great Miami River, ensuring safe, accessible, and well-kept public spaces. L ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 19, 2026   19th Annual Great Miami Riverway Summit to Be Held April 24 in Hamilton, Ohio   “Reimagining” theme highlights innovation, accessibility, tourism, and community connections along the 99-mile corridor   HAMILTON, Ohio — The 19th Annual Great Miami Riverway Summit will take place on Ap ...

The Miami Conservancy District is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide professional design services for a new Equipment, Records, and Training Facility in Dayton, Ohio. The project includes site master planning, full architectural and engineering design, and cost estimating for a approximately 16,000-square-foot facility. Inte ...

Dayton, OH – January 27, 2026 – The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) submitted comments to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) regarding a proposed “general” permit for wastewater discharges from data centers. The comments emphasized that protecting both surface water and groundwater in the Great Miami River Watershed ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on December 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402. In addition, an executive session will be held for the purpose of the employment of a public employee as allo ...

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is proud to announce that the 18th Annual Great Miami Riverway Summit has been recognized with a 2025 Award of Excellence by the Ohio Park and Recreation Association (OPRA).Held on May 2, 2025, in Miamisburg’s revitalized Riverfront Park, along the Miami Conservancy District flood protection levee, t ...

    PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE   BOARD OF APPRAISERS MEETING THE MIAMI CONSERVANCY DISTRICT   The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District Headquaters, located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, ...