Open & Accesible
 

Introduction: The Time is Now to Increase Accessibility, Improve Profile

Section 1:
Establish and Maintain an Internet Web Site
          How to Establish a Web Site
          Web Site Design Considerations
          Public Information/Documents to Put on a Web Site
          Promoting Your Web Site to Your Customers

Section II:
Establish Community Outreach
          Identify Specialized Contacts Lists
          Newsletters as an Outreach Tool
          School Programs
          Speakers Bureaus
          Welcome to the Neighborhood: Open Houses, Tours, Fairs
          Community Advisory Groups
          Communicating with Stakeholders

Section III:
Establish Legislative Outreach
          Why Legislative Outreach Matters
          Dealing with Legislators
          Building Relationships With Your Legislator

Section IV:
Establish Media Outreach
          Establishing an Effective Program

Section V:
Tips for Agricultural Water Agencies
          Creating Outreach Opportunities

Section VI:
Public Records Act Compliance
          Handling Requests
          Exemptions

Acknowledgements/Sources

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