April 17, 2017

SFWMD Governing Board Gives Thumbs Up
to Facebook
 
The District is expanding its social media footprint to better reach the people it serves
 
Click the image to find SFWMD on Facebook.
 
West Palm Beach, FL -  There's a new way to "like" the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
 
The District today joined more than 1.8 billion social media users around the world on Facebook. The SFWMD Facebook page will provide a new online hub for project and program updates, water conservation and flood control tips, event listings, emergency management information, close-up looks at staff at work and much more. 
 
"By connecting to the world's most popular social media network, the District has fully entered the 21st century in communications," said SFWMD Governing Board member Melanie Peterson. "Facebook opens a whole new avenue for the millions of people we serve to get information on how we are managing and protecting South Florida's water resources."
 
Facebook is part of a growing portfolio of social media and multimedia channels that the District uses for reaching South Florida's 8.1 million residents and beyond, including:
  • Twitter: Get a variety of water resources information - 140 characters at a time - at @SFWMD, or find emergency management updates at @SFWMD_EM.
  • Vimeo: Watch videos of projects and initiatives. Footage from the Pilot Python Elimination Program is currently featured.
  • Flickr: See images ranging from scientists and engineers in the field to progress on projects to South Florida wildlife and their habitats.
  • SFWMD's SOUNDSCIENCE Podcast: Hear about the science and engineering work that enables families and businesses to call South Florida home.
To connect with the District on social media:
Media Contact: 
Randy Smith  |   rrsmith@sfwmd.gov    |  Office: 561-682-2800  |  Cell: 561-389-3386
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to protect South Florida's water resources by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.


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