July 1996

FASU Web Site Opened: http://www.fasu.org

The Association has established a site on the World Wide Web! It is best accessed with Netscape or Microsoft Explorer, although other browsers and services such as AOL and CompuServe also work. After gaining access to the Internet, FASU's address is: fasu.org

Although it will be continuously updated, the initial site is now substantially complete. Information currently available at the site include the following:

FACTSHEETS - Stormwater FACTSHEET articles from previous editions are posted. They are organized by month of publication but may also be searched by subject matter.

Ordinances - Through a link to Municipal Code Corporation, most ordinances concerning stormwater are available, including those regarding stormwater utilities and also those on stormwater permits and other development regulations. You can search other jurisdictions' Codes so that "reinventing the wheel" will not be as necessary when undertaking a new project.

Utility Survey - FASU's 1995 Survey of Stormwater Utilities in Florida is available, as is its frequently updated listing of current Stormwater Utility Rates and ERU sizes.

FASU Membership Directory - A Directory of all current members and the contact's name, address and phone/FAX numbers.

Bulletin Board - FASU members will be able to post messages or submit requests for information to the entire membership. Responses to questions can be transmitted instantaneously.

Links - Links are currently available to DEP and EPA. As the site is further developed, other links will be made available.

Tour - The site is password protected. Nonmembers can view a limited tour of the site and its features.

The password currently is WATER (in all capital letters). After the initial site is completely developed, the password will be altered. FASU members will be informed of the change. Your comments and ideas regarding the site are critical to its success and are greatly appreciated! Please contact Kurt Spitzer with your suggested improvements.