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Participants role-play various scenarios of competing water use as they learn about water rights and the principles of how water is "allocated" or divided in watersheds.

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Hints for uses in your library This activity will require careful facilitation, as debates can sometime lead to arguments. Be sure to set some ground rules at the beginning, including no interrupting when others are talking, using considerate language, and holding to time limits for people to speak. This could provide a great opportunity to bring in stakeholders from your community as guest speakers.
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First Come, First Served

First Come, First Served

Participants role-play various scenarios of competing water use as they learn about water rights and the principles of how water is "allocated" or divided in watersheds.