The Middle Chattahoochee Walter F. George Reservoir watershed covers approximately 4,500 square miles in Alabama and Georgia. The watershed is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation varies from 45 inches in the north to 60 inches in the south. The Chattahoochee River and its tributaries form the primary hydrological features in the watershed. The river is fed by snowmelt from the Appalachian Mountains, and the snowpack plays a significant role in regulating water flow throughout the year. The Walter F. George Reservoir is a major storage facility for water in the region and is used for flood control, navigation, and hydroelectric power generation. The reservoir contains high levels of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants, which can impact water quality. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, which could have significant impacts on the watershed.