The Independence Sugar watershed (HUC 10240011) is located in eastern California and covers an area of 284 square miles. The hydrology of the watershed is dominated by the Owens River, which is fed by snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The watershed receives an average of 20 inches of precipitation per year, with most of the snowpack accumulating between December and March. Surface water in the watershed is used for irrigation, as well as for municipal and industrial purposes. The main reservoir in the watershed is the Crowley Lake Reservoir, which is used for hydroelectric power generation and recreation. Interesting climatic facts and trends include the fact that the watershed has experienced a decline in snowpack over the last few decades due to warming temperatures, which has led to concerns about future water availability for the region.