The author describes and analyzes the state of spatial development of the Upper Noteć Region. Problems which will occur in particular spheres of regional economy are educed from analysis as well as from development plans of the water economy. The author identifies in particular consequences of the water economy development in following fiedls: population, employment structure, organization of agricultural production, technical and commercial services to agriculture, services to population, a network of rural and urban settlements, transportation. Digitalizacja i deponowanie archiwalnych zeszytów RPEiS sfinansowane przez MNiSW w ramach realizacji umowy nr 541/P-DUN/2016