Ichawaynochaway
Watershed Hydrology
The Ichawaynochaway Watershed, located in Georgia and Florida, covers approximately 1,378 square miles. It is primarily composed of flatwoods and wetlands, with the majority of the land use being forestry and agriculture. The hydrology of the watershed is heavily influenced by the Flint River, which is the main source of surface water in the area. The watershed also experiences occasional flooding due to heavy rainfall events. Snowpack is not a significant factor in the area's hydrology. There are no major reservoirs in the Ichawaynochaway Watershed, but there are several smaller impoundments used for irrigation and recreation. The main constituents of these impoundments are sediment and nutrients from agricultural runoff. The area experiences a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Over the past few decades, the region has experienced an increase in average temperatures and a decrease in annual rainfall, which may have implications for the watershed's hydrology and agricultural productivity in the future.