This simulation-based exercise is an educational tool that allows users to:
1. Explore the hydrological, ecological, physical, economic, and political parameters of the complex Colorado River system
2. Examine the tradeoffs between municipal and agricultural water uses, the economics of water allocation, and the impacts on native ecosystems
3. Investigate the potential impacts of water conservation and climate change on the river
4. Model conservation strategies and alternate management scenarios under the legal framework for Colorado River water rights and allocations
