Mississippi River Grand Rapids Watershed

SIZE

  • Approximately 2,082 square miles, and 1,332,793 acres
  • Approximately 1,251 total river miles
  • 618 lakes with a total acreage of 79,243 acres

LAND USE

  • 45% of the land is publicly owned or held by tribal landowners
  • 50% of the area is forested
  • 32% of the area is wetlands
Source: DNR Public Waters; lakes noted are greater than 10 acres.

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