The Watershed Game: RIVER MODEL of the Local Leader Version

In the River Model of the Local Leader Version of the Watershed Game, participants apply plans, practices, and policies that help them achieve a water quality goal for a typical river. The River Model addresses the land uses associated with large river systems and urban areas.

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

The Local Leader Version River Model includes the following contents: 1 Watershed Game board; 1 game piece case; 1 game extension card; 2 pollution key maps; 35 tool cards; 5 plan cards; 20 unanticipated event cards; 20 scorecards; printed materials (Watershed Game information guide, Local Leaders Version overview, instructions, appendix, quick reference guide, and unanticipated event document); 5 dry erase markers; and 1 dry eraser. NOTE: the game is shipped in two separate packages.