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interpretation Lewis River Interpretive & Education Plan What is Interpretation Journalist, playwright and philosopher Freeman Tilden, considered by many to be the founder of modern interpretation, espoused the following principles: • Any interpretation that does not somehow relate what is being displayed or described to something within the personality or experience of the visitor will be sterile. • Information, as such, is not interpretation. Interpretation is revelation based on information. But they are entirely different things. However, all interpretation includes information. • Interpretation is an art, which combines many arts, whether the materials presented are scientific, historical, or architectural. • The chief aim of interpretation is not instruction, but provocation. • Interpretation should aim to present a whole rather than a part, and must address itself to the whole man rather than any phase. • Interpretation addressed to children (say, up to the age of twelve) should not be a dilution of that presented to adults, but should follow a fundamentally different approach. To be at its best, it will require separate programs. Interpretive expert Sam Ham has defined interpretation as a distinct approach to communication that attempts to convey important messages or themes, rather than isolated facts and figures, through the use of original objects, firsthand experiences, and illustrative media. The most effective interpretation is well organized and easy to follow. The larger and more spread-out the area targeted for interpretation, the more difficult it is to create a cohesive interpretive message. PacifiCorp’s Lewis River recreation sites are spread out over a long distance. There are multiple entry points to the “system” of sites and there is no official “gateway” or starting point. Most visitors may only visit one or two of the sites. These factors, plus PacifiCorp’s desire to clarify its presence, demand a strong interpretive theme or message. Interpretive Theme Interpretive themes embody the messages and impressions that people will take home from their interpretive experience. These messages may be simple or complex, but they should always be important—something that potentially challenges or confirms a person’s world view, or at the very least provides food for thought. Sea Reach Ltd • 146 NE yamhill Street • Sheridan, OR draft 3 • November 2008 • page 16
Lewis River Interpretive & Education Plan PacifiCorp’s hydroelectric projects fundamentally shape the Lewis River and the surrounding lands. As part of hydroelectric operations, the company is charged with managing the surrounding lands for the benefit of wildlife and the public. This suggests the following theme: The hydroelectric projects along this stretch of the Lewis River form a key component in the power grid of the western United States. As steward of this critical resource, PacifiCorp works to balance electrical generation with protection of natural and cultural resources in the Lewis River Valley. This “interpretive theme” will be used as a vehicle for telling stories at the various sites, such as the history of pioneer families in the valley, the structure and function of different types of dams, and the recovery of bald eagles along the river. Interpretive Topics Interpretive themes embody the essence or moral of a story—they convey specific messages. Examples of topics that support the above theme include: Cultural History Site-specific stories of pioneer history Native American presence and travel along the river The construction of the dams Hydroelectric Story How dams work Dam types and functions How electricity is distributed Dams and floods Natural History Salmon and dams Hatcheries along the river Endangered/threatened species Forest management for wildlife Sea Reach Ltd • 146 NE yamhill Street • Sheridan, OR draft 3 • November 2008 • page 17
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