Miami Conservancy District
@mcdwater.bsky.social
Est. 1915 💧Protecting Southwest Ohio communities from flooding, preserving water through stewardship, and promoting enjoyment of our waterways. We are all about water. Protecting, Preserving, Promoting. mcdwater.org
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Our five dams are awesome structures built after the devastating Great Flood of 1913 to protect a lot of Southwest Ohio. There is a lot to say about keeping those dams ready to handle floodwaters.
💧 Germantown Dam Open House – Oct 22 | 2–5 PM
Come see 100+ years of flood protection up close!
🛠 Self-paced tour – history, water data, recreation, and expert chats
👷♂️ Chief Engineer remarks – 2:15 & 3:15
🍔 Hamburger wagon – 2–4 PM
⚾ Dayton Dragon’s mascot – 2–3 PM
🚛 Touch-a-Truck
Come see 100+ years of flood protection up close!
🛠 Self-paced tour – history, water data, recreation, and expert chats
👷♂️ Chief Engineer remarks – 2:15 & 3:15
🍔 Hamburger wagon – 2–4 PM
⚾ Dayton Dragon’s mascot – 2–3 PM
🚛 Touch-a-Truck
October 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
💧 Germantown Dam Open House – Oct 22 | 2–5 PM
Come see 100+ years of flood protection up close!
🛠 Self-paced tour – history, water data, recreation, and expert chats
👷♂️ Chief Engineer remarks – 2:15 & 3:15
🍔 Hamburger wagon – 2–4 PM
⚾ Dayton Dragon’s mascot – 2–3 PM
🚛 Touch-a-Truck
Come see 100+ years of flood protection up close!
🛠 Self-paced tour – history, water data, recreation, and expert chats
👷♂️ Chief Engineer remarks – 2:15 & 3:15
🍔 Hamburger wagon – 2–4 PM
⚾ Dayton Dragon’s mascot – 2–3 PM
🚛 Touch-a-Truck
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Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
September 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
September 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Germantown Dam repairs? Important. Taylor Swift engaged? Obviously more important. 💍💦 #TaylorDay
August 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Germantown Dam repairs? Important. Taylor Swift engaged? Obviously more important. 💍💦 #TaylorDay
Everyone’s always talking about the Great Miami, Great Miami, Great Miami! 😉 The Stillwater River deserves just as much love. Only river in Ohio that is a National Water Trail & State Scenic River. World-class smallmouth; 60+ miles for paddlers; scenic falls
The Stillwater is every bit as great. 💙
The Stillwater is every bit as great. 💙
August 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Everyone’s always talking about the Great Miami, Great Miami, Great Miami! 😉 The Stillwater River deserves just as much love. Only river in Ohio that is a National Water Trail & State Scenic River. World-class smallmouth; 60+ miles for paddlers; scenic falls
The Stillwater is every bit as great. 💙
The Stillwater is every bit as great. 💙
We're so happy you came to the tour! And hey, that's an American Toad.
had so much fun with @stan.dornbus.ch at the Taylorsville Dam tour thanks to @mcdwater.bsky.social! it was very informative and they made it a fun experience; i always nerd out learning about the 1913 flood
August 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We're so happy you came to the tour! And hey, that's an American Toad.
On the Great Miami River this morning... American Rubyspot Damselfly. #waterislife
August 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
On the Great Miami River this morning... American Rubyspot Damselfly. #waterislife
You won't believe what we found on the river today! We think everyday is River Clean Up Day, but especially the day our entire staff get out on the water. Making the river better!
August 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You won't believe what we found on the river today! We think everyday is River Clean Up Day, but especially the day our entire staff get out on the water. Making the river better!
Blue Fronted Dancer #invertebrate #GreatMiamiRiver
July 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Blue Fronted Dancer #invertebrate #GreatMiamiRiver
One of the world’s biggest trilobites was hiding in Ohio. In 1919, workers digging the Huffman Dam foundation unearthed a 450M year old trilobite — 14.5 inches. One of the largest ever found!
“Pete” now lives at the Smithsonian, but the story started here. #Trilobite #DaytonHistory #Ordovician
“Pete” now lives at the Smithsonian, but the story started here. #Trilobite #DaytonHistory #Ordovician
July 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
One of the world’s biggest trilobites was hiding in Ohio. In 1919, workers digging the Huffman Dam foundation unearthed a 450M year old trilobite — 14.5 inches. One of the largest ever found!
“Pete” now lives at the Smithsonian, but the story started here. #Trilobite #DaytonHistory #Ordovician
“Pete” now lives at the Smithsonian, but the story started here. #Trilobite #DaytonHistory #Ordovician
The Lockington Dam looks good this time of years when the native prairie is flowering.
July 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Lockington Dam looks good this time of years when the native prairie is flowering.
🌧 Have questions about how MCD protects your community?
Want to understand just how big the 1913 flood was—or how we’ve kept it from happening again? We’re here to talk. Reach out, learn more, and get to know your flood protection system.
Because when the waters rise, preparedness matters.
Want to understand just how big the 1913 flood was—or how we’ve kept it from happening again? We’re here to talk. Reach out, learn more, and get to know your flood protection system.
Because when the waters rise, preparedness matters.
July 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🌧 Have questions about how MCD protects your community?
Want to understand just how big the 1913 flood was—or how we’ve kept it from happening again? We’re here to talk. Reach out, learn more, and get to know your flood protection system.
Because when the waters rise, preparedness matters.
Want to understand just how big the 1913 flood was—or how we’ve kept it from happening again? We’re here to talk. Reach out, learn more, and get to know your flood protection system.
Because when the waters rise, preparedness matters.
Our hearts are with those in Texas facing catastrophic floods. Recovery will take time. This reminds us why we prepare here at home. For 100+ years, we have quietly protected SW Ohio preventing floods 2,150+ times. Learn how our system works 🔗 www.mcdwater.org/about-mcd/pr...
Protecting from Flooding • Miami Conservancy District
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July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our hearts are with those in Texas facing catastrophic floods. Recovery will take time. This reminds us why we prepare here at home. For 100+ years, we have quietly protected SW Ohio preventing floods 2,150+ times. Learn how our system works 🔗 www.mcdwater.org/about-mcd/pr...
Ok, we can't help ourself. Why did the river bring a suitcase to work?
Because it was ready to streamline its career! 💼🌊
#InternationalJokeDay #DadJokesAndDams #MCDprotects #WaterYouLaughingAt
Because it was ready to streamline its career! 💼🌊
#InternationalJokeDay #DadJokesAndDams #MCDprotects #WaterYouLaughingAt
July 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ok, we can't help ourself. Why did the river bring a suitcase to work?
Because it was ready to streamline its career! 💼🌊
#InternationalJokeDay #DadJokesAndDams #MCDprotects #WaterYouLaughingAt
Because it was ready to streamline its career! 💼🌊
#InternationalJokeDay #DadJokesAndDams #MCDprotects #WaterYouLaughingAt
Here is another. Why don’t dams ever get invited to wild parties?
Because they always hold back! 🎉🛑💦
#InternationalJokeDay #DamnGoodJoke #MCDprotects #FloodProtectionWithAPunchline
Because they always hold back! 🎉🛑💦
#InternationalJokeDay #DamnGoodJoke #MCDprotects #FloodProtectionWithAPunchline
July 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Here is another. Why don’t dams ever get invited to wild parties?
Because they always hold back! 🎉🛑💦
#InternationalJokeDay #DamnGoodJoke #MCDprotects #FloodProtectionWithAPunchline
Because they always hold back! 🎉🛑💦
#InternationalJokeDay #DamnGoodJoke #MCDprotects #FloodProtectionWithAPunchline
Happy International Joke Day from your friends at MCD!
Why did the Great Miami River start a podcast?
Because it has current events to share! 🎙️💦
#InternationalJokeDay #GreatMiamiGiggles #MCDprotects #StreamOfLaughs #Damgoodjoke
Why did the Great Miami River start a podcast?
Because it has current events to share! 🎙️💦
#InternationalJokeDay #GreatMiamiGiggles #MCDprotects #StreamOfLaughs #Damgoodjoke
July 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Happy International Joke Day from your friends at MCD!
Why did the Great Miami River start a podcast?
Because it has current events to share! 🎙️💦
#InternationalJokeDay #GreatMiamiGiggles #MCDprotects #StreamOfLaughs #Damgoodjoke
Why did the Great Miami River start a podcast?
Because it has current events to share! 🎙️💦
#InternationalJokeDay #GreatMiamiGiggles #MCDprotects #StreamOfLaughs #Damgoodjoke
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: The Great Miami River Trail near Miamisburg at Crains Run Park and south is impassable due to storm damage. The Stillwater Trail in Dayton near Ridge Ave Bridge also impacted. Our crews are clearing, but full access won't be restored before Monday. Signs posted. #MiamiValleyTrails
June 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: The Great Miami River Trail near Miamisburg at Crains Run Park and south is impassable due to storm damage. The Stillwater Trail in Dayton near Ridge Ave Bridge also impacted. Our crews are clearing, but full access won't be restored before Monday. Signs posted. #MiamiValleyTrails
Go behind the scenes with us and meet the team protecting SW Ohio from floods every single day.
June 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Go behind the scenes with us and meet the team protecting SW Ohio from floods every single day.
Great day to learn about old growth forest! #GreatMiamiRiver #ohio
June 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Great day to learn about old growth forest! #GreatMiamiRiver #ohio
We couldn't agree more.
May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? A walk by the river could be your antidote. Science says rivers soothe stress and help you reconnect with nature and yourself. Read more: www.americanrivers.org/2025/02/natu...
Nature's Fix
As the leaves turn golden, it’s easy to feel a shift in our moods. While the changing seasons bring beauty, they can have an impact on our mental well-being. Winter can be a challenging time for menta...
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May 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We couldn't agree more.
Saw someone paddling upstream in the Great Miami today like they were training for the Olympics.
Respect. 🏊♂️
Also… maybe check the bacteria levels first, champ.
We test river water all summer, so you know when to float and when to nope.
www.greatmiamiriverway.com/river-water-...
Respect. 🏊♂️
Also… maybe check the bacteria levels first, champ.
We test river water all summer, so you know when to float and when to nope.
www.greatmiamiriverway.com/river-water-...
River Water Bacteria Levels · Great Miami Riverway
The Great Miami Riverway – 99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities in southwest Ohio
www.greatmiamiriverway.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Saw someone paddling upstream in the Great Miami today like they were training for the Olympics.
Respect. 🏊♂️
Also… maybe check the bacteria levels first, champ.
We test river water all summer, so you know when to float and when to nope.
www.greatmiamiriverway.com/river-water-...
Respect. 🏊♂️
Also… maybe check the bacteria levels first, champ.
We test river water all summer, so you know when to float and when to nope.
www.greatmiamiriverway.com/river-water-...
Your water has a story. And it starts underground.
The Buried Valley Aquifer is the source of clean, safe water for much of SW Ohio—and we work every day to protect it. #DrinkingWaterWeek is a time to reflect on what’s flowing beneath your feet—and the people working to keep it clean.
The Buried Valley Aquifer is the source of clean, safe water for much of SW Ohio—and we work every day to protect it. #DrinkingWaterWeek is a time to reflect on what’s flowing beneath your feet—and the people working to keep it clean.
May 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Your water has a story. And it starts underground.
The Buried Valley Aquifer is the source of clean, safe water for much of SW Ohio—and we work every day to protect it. #DrinkingWaterWeek is a time to reflect on what’s flowing beneath your feet—and the people working to keep it clean.
The Buried Valley Aquifer is the source of clean, safe water for much of SW Ohio—and we work every day to protect it. #DrinkingWaterWeek is a time to reflect on what’s flowing beneath your feet—and the people working to keep it clean.
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Juvenile American bald eagle in flight near the Great Miami River.
May 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Juvenile American bald eagle in flight near the Great Miami River.