The Eastern Wild Rice Watershed covers an area of approximately 1,528 square miles in Minnesota and North Dakota. The watershed is primarily composed of wetlands, lakes, and streams, and is characterized by a diverse hydrological system. The watershed receives an average of 23 inches of precipitation annually, with the majority falling in the form of snow during the winter months. The snowpack in the region can vary widely from year to year, with some years experiencing heavy snowfalls and others experiencing drought-like conditions. The surface water in the watershed is home to a variety of fish species, including northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch. The reservoirs in the region are primarily used for water storage and recreation. Interesting climatic trends in the region include an increase in average temperatures and a decrease in annual snowfall over the past few decades. These changes have the potential to impact the hydrology of the watershed and the region's natural resources in the coming years.