The Silver River Compact
A multi-state environmental law strategy simulation
A pollution crisis crosses state lines, federal land boundaries, and constitutional limits. You are counsel to the Silver River Intergovernmental Task Force. Your job is to build a lawful response that protects the watershed while respecting federalism.
Your role
Advise federal, state, and local decision-makers before the emergency plan is announced.
Your challenge
Complete five connected decisions involving federal power, state autonomy, and interstate impacts.
Your report
Receive a named report with your score, legal feedback, recommendations, and completion date and time.
Identify the legal adviser
Enter your first and last name to begin.
Recommend the governing approach
In two or three sentences, explain how your plan balances national coordination, state innovation, and constitutional limits.
The Silver River Compact
Chapter 2 • Federalism and the Environment
Task-Force Outcome
Your Federalism Strategy
Personalized Recommendations
Decision Review
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