Miami Conservancy District Embraces Data Management in the Cloud

By Michael Casey

Miami Conservancy District (MCD) was created in response to the devastating floods of 1913 when the Great Miami River burst its banks, killing 360 people and devastating the Dayton region of Ohio. Under the engineering direction of Arthur Morgan, MCD built a comprehensive flood protection system that was completed in 1922. The system still protects the communities along the Great Miami River and includes five dams, retarding basins, and 55 miles of levees.

While flood protection is at the heart of the MCD mission, over the years their mandate has expanded to monitor and protect water resources and promote the enjoyment of the waterways through sustainable recreation.