The North Fork American Watershed (HUC 18020128) covers an area of 1,225 square miles in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The watershed is fed by snowpack, which typically accumulates from November to April and melts in the spring and summer months. The surface water in the watershed is used primarily for irrigation, municipal supply, and recreation. The main reservoirs in the North Fork American Watershed are French Meadows Reservoir and Hell Hole Reservoir, which are used for hydroelectric power and water storage. The watershed is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including black bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles. Interesting climatic facts and trends include the increasing frequency and severity of droughts in the region, as well as the impacts of climate change on the snowpack and overall water availability. In recent years, there has been a decline in snowpack and earlier snowmelt, which has implications for water supply and management in the region.