Catchment Detox, an online catchment management simulation game, is an initiative of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), in partnership with eWater CRC, the CSIRO, the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) and National Science Week.
The program was developed by the eWater CRC as part of its catchment management software packages (see here) into a game to go live during National Science Week.
From the site: 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 fix 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?
Related links
Media Article: Catchment Detox: Your Land, Your Water, Your Choice
A huge challenge seems like an understatement.