Catchment Detox

Thanks to @geographynerd for the tip-off to this site which looks at river catchment management using a simulation / decision-making style game...

CATCHMENT DETOX

An Australian site which aims to explore the issues surrounding catchment management.

There's a tutorial that you can play, and also some supporting information...


Play Catchment Detox to see if you successfully manage a river catchment and create a sustainable and thriving economy.
It's an online game where you're in charge of the whole catchment. You get to decide what activities you undertake - whether to plant crops, log forests, build factories or set up national parks. The aim is to avoid environmental problems and provide food and wealth for the population.
Managing Australia's waterways is a huge challenge with climate change, increased demand for water and environmental problems putting our rivers under stress. Catchment Detox gives an idea of just how difficult it is to manage a river catchment.
Are you up for the challenge?

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