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Gonvick
Eden Index
Climate
4.8
•
Recreation
•
Community
•
Safeguard
1.9/10
Gonvick is a small town located in northwestern Minnesota, about 40 miles northeast of Bemidji. The climate in Gonvick is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is surrounded by several lakes, including Clearwater Lake and Moose Lake, which provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming in the summer months. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and deer. The hydrology constituents of the area include wetlands, small streams, and the Clearwater River. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling in the winter months.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 4.8
Gonvick receives approximately
608mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
4°C.
Gonvick has a plant hardyness factor of
3, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Lower Red
Area Rivers
Lower Red
Snowpack Depths
Lower Red
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Red
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grygla Camping Area | None | 1,174 ft | |||
Wolf Lake City Campground | 14 | 1,540 ft | |||
Warroad City Campground | 182 | 1,076 ft | |||
Moose Lake Provincial Park | 76 | 1,138 ft | |||
Brereton Lake - Whiteshell Provincial Park | 29 | 1,034 ft | |||
Chippewa Co Park | 8 | 1,374 ft | |||
Falcon Lake Lakeshore - Whiteshell Provincial Park | 153 | 1,086 ft | |||
Hayes Lake State Park | 35 | 1,182 ft | |||
Glendalough State Park | 22 | 1,350 ft | |||
Falcon Lake Beach - Whiteshell Provincial Park | 234 | 1,076 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.