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A Quick Orientation

The links at the top of the page in the green bar represent the main website tools. The links in the left hand grey sidebar are specific to the user.

To obtain a username and password for the site, please click on the Sign up! link.

Changing your Personal Settings

For logged in users only. To obtain a login please click on the Sign up Now! link.

  • Login to the site by entering your username and password.
  • In the menu bar, under Preferences, click on the link Personal Settings.
  • Click on one of the following choices:
    • Update Password
    • Update Contact Info
    • Email Notification Settings
  • Answer (at minimum) the fields in Bold.
  • When finished, click on the Update Info button.

Group Administration (more detailed help)

  • Login to the site as a normal user.
  • Read the instructions about group profiling.
  • Complete the Profile your Group form.
  • You will be notified when the site adminstrator publishes your group.
  • Once the group is published, you will be the group administrator. Henceforth, whenever you log in to the site, you will see the "Group admin page" in your preferences.
  • When your group is published the group information webpage will be created. The page contains the information you provided in the "Profile your Group" form.
  • Using group admin tools you can manage group membership, edit the group page and upload images the page, etc.
  • Library will have dedicated folder for the group document with Public Information subfolder.
    • You can upload private group documents to the grop folder directly
    • If you want general public to have access to the document your group provides, you need to upload them to the Public Information subfolder (links to the content of this folder appear on the group page in the box on the right hand side).
  • You can also add sub-pages and link them from your main group web page.

How to Create a Project Proposal

For logged in users only. To obtain a login please click on the Sign up Now! link.

  • Click on the Projects tab from the Home Page
  • Click on the New Project tab
  • Read the Acceptance of Terms
  • Select Yes, I Agree
  • Fill in application text boxes in each section (i.e. Organization Information | Project Information | Project Timeline | Project Funding | Permitting and Compliance | Collaborative Partnerships | Project Location | Management Strategies | State Evaluation Criteria | Statewide Priorities | Finalize Project)

How to Edit a Project Proposal

For logged in users only. To obtain a login please click on the Sign up Now! link.

  • Click on the Projects tab from the Home Page
  • Click on the My Projects tab
  • Select the EDIT icon of the project application you would like to edit.

How to Delete a Project Proposal

  • Navigate to the My Projects tab
  • Select the EDIT tab of the project application you would like to delete.
  • Select the Finalize Project tab.
  • Click on the Delete Project tab.

Finalizing a Project Grant Application

  • Click on the Projects tab from the Home Page
  • Select the EDIT icon of the project application you would like to finalize.
  • Select the Finalize Project tab.
  • Follow steps below to upload supporting documents, if relevant, and to publish your project grant application.
    Uploading supporting or other documents to the project grant application.
    • Navigate to the Finalize Project tab.
    • Click on the Supporting Documents tab
    • Find document you wish to upload by clicking "Browse" button.
    • Double click that file.
    • Provide additional info requested by the form by typing in white text boxes (bold items required).
    • Finish by clicking on "Add Document" button.
    Publishing your project
    • When you have completed the project application click navigate to the Finalize Project tab.(You can also click on the Publish icon on the My Projects page.)
    • Click on the Publish this Project link.
      (Only the original project creator can publish the project. If your are an invited project editor or reviewer, you will not see this option. You can also click on the Publish icon on the My Projects page.)
      (please note: once a project has been published you will not be able to edit the project information, without the permission of the website administrator).

How to Perform a Search

  • Type the word (or several words) into the Search text box (located in the menu bar).
  • Select the options most appropriate for your search from the pull down menus then click on the "Go!" button.
  • Narrow the results by entering specific key words and/or by selecting options from the pull down menus.

How to use the Calendar

To view an Event: Click on day the Event occurs or click on any day that is colored in calendar.

How to Use the Library

  • How to view or download a document
    • Click on the VIEW icon (located on left).
  • How to view a document's metadata
    • Click on the document name.

Getting additional Help

For additional help using this website, please either contact your Site Administrator or email Karen Gaffney, West Coast Watershed, Inc. at info@northcoastirwmp.net. You can also send us a comment by clicking on the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page.