The Blackwater River Watershed in the Florida Panhandle, is made up of all the land that drains into the Blackwater River (approximately 860 square miles of land including the land area of its major tributaries -- Big Juniper Creek, Big Coldwater Creek and Pond Creek. The River flows through mainly protected forests (both federal and state.) However, pockets of managed agricultural and silvicultural lands and areas of urban and suburban development, including the communities of Bradley, Baker, Jay, Holt, Harold, Milton and Munson, are also located in the river's watershed. All activities within this large area affect the Blackwater River. Therefore, the health of the river depends on how these lands are managed.