Encouraging water stewardship is vital for our future
Water here and across the United States faces multiple threats from a changing climate, polluted runoff from land, and our own personal actions. Encouraging stewardship of our water is critical to protecting health and quality of life.
In the Dayton region, the Miami Conservancy District works within the Great Miami River Watershed to make safe, sustainable choices that reduce the impact on our water.
Trillions of gallons of good quality water
Parts of the United States, and many places around the world, are dealing with water shortages. Fortunately, the Dayton region is home to an abundant source of groundwater. The Buried Valley Aquifer stores about 1.5 trillion gallons of water underground. It provides drinking water for more than 2.3 million people.
Thousands of miles of rivers and streams
More than 6,600 miles of rivers and streams flow through the watershed and are enjoyed for fishing and paddling. As river recreation grows, keeping the water clean for users becomes more and more important.
Preservation is key
Plentiful, high-quality water is critical to the region’s health and economy. That’s why MCD collaborates with businesses, local governments and others to preserve this valuable resource.
About the Miami Conservancy District
The Miami Conservancy District’s core mission is flood protection. Over the years, the organization has branched out to meet the region’s water needs.
Today, MCD also works to help preserve the quality of the Dayton region’s water through monitoring, testing and education. MCD staff provides city and county officials with extensive water monitoring and water analysis, and educates and involves citizens in protecting their local water resources.
MCD has been actively involved for many years in promoting recreation on and along our rivers and streams. MCD owns or maintains 35 miles of recreation trails for biking, skating, walking, jogging and enjoying.
MCD also plays a leadership role throughout the region. Bringing together state and federal funds to leverage local dollars, MCD has been a key partner in projects like downtown Dayton’s RiverScape.