The Cowhouse Watershed (HUC 12070202) is located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and covers a land area of approximately 58,000 acres. It is a high-elevation watershed with an average annual precipitation of 31 inches, of which approximately 60% falls as snow. The watershed is hydrologically complex, with a mix of snowmelt-dominated and groundwater-dominated streams. The snowpack in the watershed varies greatly from year to year and is an important source of water for the region. Surface water in the Cowhouse Watershed is primarily supplied by snowmelt and groundwater. There are several small reservoirs in the watershed that are used for irrigation and domestic water supply. The main reservoir, Crowley Lake, is located downstream of the watershed and is used for hydropower generation, irrigation, and recreation. Interesting climatic facts and trends include the fact that the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are experiencing a trend of decreasing snowpack due to climate change. This has significant implications for the region's water supply and ecological health. Additionally, the region is prone to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and wildfires.