Although Manitobans are aware Lake Winnipeg is a very sick lake, the actual cause and process surrounding its declining health are less known and understood. This exhibit will simplify the complicated process of nutrient loading, known to scientists as eutrophication; highlight the sources of this problem (phosphorous leaching from farms, drainage channels, city effluent, etc.); and raise awareness in order to prevent and mitigate these negative effects.

The centerpiece of this exhibit is an interactive touch-screen game that allows individuals to control what nutrient inflow goes into the lake. The simulation then demonstrates positive effects that come from these actions. This interactive experience is geared to children and adults alike. The aim is to inspire people to understand why Lake Winnipeg is experiencing environmental degradation, and to make their own choices and opinion on what steps must be taken to return Lake Winnipeg to health.

'Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions' opens Saturday, March 29 2014.