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Watershed Management
involves a complicated series of trade-offs, and unlike the fictional component of the Living Downstream exhibit known as "Tough Choices," the implications of real world decisions can be huge.

In Tough Choices, a pair of touch screen computer kiosks offer you the chance to get involved in the decision making process. You will hear about an issue, listen to the opinions of different community members, cast a vote, and see the results.

Interactive Game Lets You Make the Choice

The Issue is Skateboarding
There is no place in the city where skateboarding is legal and safe. A developer has proposed building a skatepark in a quiet streamside setting. There are supporters and detractors--and City Council is taking a vote.

You
are a Council Member and you get to weigh in! You want to do what's best for the community, so you'll want to listen to the various characters who have come to express their opinion at a public meeting. Forrest Glenn, a Holistic Healer, is one of the people you will hear.

Click on the image below to hear a little of what Forrest Glenn has to say about what has come to be known as the "Great Skate or Swim" debate.

The Great Skate or Swim Debate

Need a Real Player? Get it here.

You'll need to listen to more viewpoints before making a decision, so visit Living Downstream in person, hear what others think, and then cast your vote!

Every Voice Counts, so
Learn More About Watersheds,
Then Get Out and Be Heard!

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