Web Site HOWTO

The goal of this web site is to serve as a repository for information and as a communication tool.  This site can be edited by anyone with an account.  After you log in, you can create content (pages, stories, events, classified ads, or polls).  Each page, story, event, etc. has an edit tab at the top to be able to edit the content. Editing requires Javascript is enabled on your browser.

Pages: Create pages for static content that are listed on the menu, like Conservation.

Stories: Create stories for transient content that does not go on a main menu.  These will be posted on the front page and rotate off over time.

Events: Create events with a date and time.  Select whether the event is recurring.  These will be posted on the front page and rotate off over time.

Polls: Create a binary or multiple choice poll for feedback.

Forum: Post topics and have conversations in the forum.  If you prefer to do this by email, the forum is linked to a mailing list (emails to the mailing list are posted on the web site, and posts to the forum are sent to the email list).

Documents: When you create pages, stories, or events, you can attach a document by adding it to the library in a folder (use PDF format if possible). PDF documents are searchable.

Automatic Communication via the Web Site: The web site communicates automatically with "members" (people with accounts) by sending out a weekly email newsletter.  New events and content are automatically put into a newsletter and emailed out each Sunday.