The University of Virginia and Azure Worldwide have partnered to showcase a new concept in environmental engagement and action through an interactive game that simulates the conditions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed with players taking the roles of people who live in the watershed, and make their livelihoods from the resources of the Bay. From watermen and farmers to developers and policymakers, as the game is played, every decision has an impact on the health of the Bay and the wellbeing of the stakeholders each player represents. Originally created in 2008 as a tool to help demonstrate the importance of political and civic collaboration in conservation efforts, UVA and Azure Worldwide premiered a new version of the Bay Game in April 2010 and continue to develop it for a wide variety of users.
U.Va. and Azure Worldwide also are working to create a K-12 version of the Bay Game.
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Links
- UVA Bay Game Web Site
- UVA Bay Game Event Press Release
- UVA Bay Game Event Invitation
- UVA Office of the Vice President for Research
Press
- Environment vs. The Economy – QA Magazine
- UVA, Cousteau Team Up To Clean Up the Chesapeake Bay – Fox News
- Finding a Solution to and Old Problem – Larry King Live
- Video Games can Change the Conservation Game – Huffington Post
- Playing For Keeps – Baltimore Sun
- New Game Simulates Impact on Watersheds – TreeHugger