Welcome to the Nexus Simulator

Graphic of a river splitting into 3 uses: energy, food and people

This simulator demonstrates how different patterns in energy generation and consumption, crop irrigation, and household water use patterns impacts the Bow River Basin.

Water connects food, energy, and people. It’s essential for supporting our growing population, environmental health, and the production of food and energy. As water availability changes and the population increases, meeting these needs will become more challenging. Set in 2030, you’ll predict behaviors in energy, food, and households learn how these decisions affect water usage.


Depending on the choices you select, different outcomes will result.