The Watershed Game: COAST MODEL of the Local Leader Version

In this Coast Model of the Local Leader Version of the Game, participants apply plans, practices, and policies that help them achieve a water quality goal for a coastal community. The Coast Model represents a typical coastal community or estuary. Game play includes resilience to community flooding in addition to achieving a clean water goal.

The Game is designed for use with groups of up to 25 elected and appointed officials, members of watershed organizations, association members, and other community leaders and groups.

NOTE: Minnesota Sea Grant recommends attending a training session before purchasing and using the Local Leader Version of the Watershed Game. To find an upcoming training, go to https://seagrant.umn.edu/watershed-game/training-events

Classroom Version Extension Pack ($25):
Includes all the materials necessary to play the game with middle and/or high school students (25 student worksheets, 4 laminated student worksheets, 24 role cards, and a lesson plan instructions booklet).