NWFWMD Launches New Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2014
CONTACT: NWFWMD Public Information Office (850) 539-2663 or Lauren.Engel@yopmail.com

NWFWMD Launches New Website

HAVANA – The Northwest Florida Water Management District recently launched a new website that features enhanced and updated content, improved navigation and a search function.

“The District’s new website reflects our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers,” said Executive Director Jon Steverson. “We designed—and continue to make improvements to—this website with our users in mind.  Our goal is to help the public easily find up-to-date and accurate information about the District, our priorities and the projects we’re undertaking to achieve them.”

Users can access the new website at nwfwp.sgssys.info — a shorter, easy to remember URL— in addition to the original address, www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us.

Along with a more modern look and feel, the site focuses on improved navigation, including drop-down menus that direct users to commonly viewed information and a search component where web visitors can search web pages and publications by keyword.  The re-designed homepage focuses on helping users find timely information, such as the latest District news and events, frequently visited pages and links to District priority projects.
This includes a section of the website devoted to providing more information on springs in the region and projects the District is undergoing to protect them. Users can access information and data on featured and first-magnitude springs, including Wakulla Springs and Jackson Blue Spring.  The site also includes an Interactive Springs Map, where users can see locational information of springs across Northwest Florida.  The District plans to expand this section in the coming months by adding additional springs and data.

The District has also enhanced content across the entire website, with a focus on helping users easily access frequently requested information. This includes expanded information on the District’s permitting programs and a Frequently Asked Questions section for each permit type.

The new site also features information designed to provide Floridians and visitors with information about the recreational opportunities on District lands. The recreation area includes an interactive lands map; a matrix that depicts the various types of recreational activities available at each recreational site and much-expanded information on the District’s water management areas and the individual recreational sites within them.

A Geographic Information Systems and Mapping section on the website includes a Map Library and GIS Data Directory. Professionals and members of the public can access frequently requested District maps ranging from District office locations to watersheds.

The District continues to make improvements and add new content to the website. For more information or questions regarding the website, please contact public.information@yopmail.com.