The Lower Ochlockonee Watershed covers approximately 2,750 square miles in the Gulf Coastal Plain physiographic region of Florida and Georgia. The watershed is primarily rural, with forested uplands and agricultural lands being the dominant land uses. The hydrology of the area is influenced by rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of around 54 inches. The area typically does not receive significant snowfall. The surface water in the watershed includes the Ochlockonee River, several tributaries, and multiple small lakes and ponds. Reservoirs are not a significant feature of the area. Interesting climatic facts and trends include the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts, as well as the long-term trend of rising temperatures and sea levels in the region.