The Lewis River Hydroelectric Projects - PacifiCorp

Lewis River Interpretive & Education Plan
archaeological sites, artifacts, historic buildings and structures, and traditional
cultural properties such as the locations of religious ceremonies or gathering
places. PacifiCorp works closely with the Yakama and Cowlitz Tribes to preserve
and protect these sites.
PacifiCorp staff, campground hosts, and other PacifiCorp representatives
are required to follow a specific protocol when culturally sensitive sites are
discovered. This information will be part of the interpretive docent guide, so
that camp hosts in each of the campgrounds will also be aware of how to handle
discoveries appropriately.
Sometimes interpretive displays and other signage post regulations and warnings
regarding sensitive sites. However, this kind of posting also calls attention to the
very thing that deserves to be protected. It is a delicate balance of providing the
right information to the appropriate audience, and should really be discussed on
a case by case basis with the stakeholders, particularly the Tribes.
Wayfinding
Wayfinding signage should be consistent throughout the sites. The design
portion of this document features signage of various types to include
wayfinding, The more consistent the signage is throughout a site, the clearer the
message is to the visitor that this is a well-managed site.
Sea Reach Ltd • 146 NE yamhill Street • Sheridan, OR draft 3 • November 2008 • page 23