The Satilla River lies entirely within the Coastal Plain. It is a typical 'black water' river that has a dark (although clear) color to the water due to inputs of humic material from the extensive flood plain swamps of cypress and black gum bordering the river. Development and industrial-residential pollution is very low, and there is relatively little agricultural runoff into the river. The Satilla River flow averages 85 cubic meters per second and its drainage area is 9,143 square kilometers.
Land use and land cover in the Satilla river watershed
