Operation of Glen Canyon Dam: Class Activity

Operation of Glen Canyon Dam: Final Environmental Statement
Please describe the website such as what is the site about and who publishes it.
Bureau of ReclamationAttn: Linda Whetton125 South State StreetSalt Lake City, Utah 84138-1147E-Mail: ampcomments@uc.usbr.gov
The website talks about the operation and environmental statement of Glen Canyon Dam.

What sort of language is used on the site? (formal, jargon, advertising, technical, scientific). What does the word choice tell you about who the site authors see as their audience? Give some examples.
Technical and scientific. The document is used by decision-makers within the bureau and governmental agencies. By the format, the information presented in the article appears to be directed to a specific group instead of the general public. It is very fact oriented and the title portrays this information.

What are the visual design principles (graphics, headings, links) that let you know what sort of information to expect from the site (instructions, warnings, announcements, etc.)?
The color blue refers to the water/ dam issue. The layout is very basic with a logo at the top beside the title. It also provides a site to go to for the viewing audience has a problem in yellow.

4. Why did the authors put the site up? What "problems" does the site solve? (informational, practical, technical-meaning explaining technical subjects)
From the website we can conclude that the information presented is a summary statement of the Glen Canyon Dam issue. It informs the public what the operations of Glen Canyon are. Its technical-meaning as it provides the solution to the Glen Canyon Dam problem.

What can you say about the goals and culture of the publishers of the website as a result of the information you can scan on the page? Culture is meant here in the sense Markel uses it on p. 6.
The goal is to let the public know what measure is being taken to deal with the issues at the Glen Canyon Dam. Their culture is informative and professional.