On the west side, waters flow into the Mississippi River watershed. To the south, water flows into Lake Superior. Larger rivers in the subsection include the Embarrass, the Pike, the Temperance, the Dark, and the Bear Rivers. Wetland vegetation included conifer bogs and swamps and open muskeg. There are extensive areas of forested public land which are managed for wood products and recreation.
Quaking aspen is the dominant tree species presently.
Windthrow had the strongest impact on the moraines. This includes estimates on how much can be cut without significant environmental impacts. Other conservation concerns include water quality issues as related to mining activities and tailings basin reclamation. All rights reserved.