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Overview of Interpretation and Education
The Interpretation and Education Program’s overall goal is to develop interpretive projects that will enhance a visitor’s experience by provoking thought to help them to better understand what makes that site special and to develop stewardship of that site. These sites include recreation areas, culturally significant landmarks, shelters, viewing areas, trails, rest areas and kiosks. The developed projects cover four main topics: safety, cultural, natural history, and stewardship. Trained staff includes interpretive planners, mapping and imagery specialists, graphic designers, and research and interpretive writing specialists.
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Safety Projects
Panels are developed to warn visitors about safety hazards, including avalanches, boating safety, bear awareness, and hypothermia. |
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Installed at
Harding Lake State Park |
Installed at Totem Bight
State Historical Park
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Cultural Projects
The state of Alaska has many culturally and historically significant sites within its borders. Interpretive panels help visitors explore the history of sites such as the Independence Mine State Historical Park, the Carle Wagon Road, and the Totem Bight State Historical Park |
Installed at Haines Council
Grounds and Bird Point
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Natural History Projects
The natural histories of the plants, animals and habitats in Alaska have been explored at many sites on a multitude of interpretive panels. Topics have ranged from glaciers to devil’s club to mountain goats. |
Stewardship Projects
The idea of stewardship of the land and resources is important since there is a great deal of multi-use land available to the public. Visitors can learn about proper trail etiquette, how to restore eroded stream banks, and what they can do to help wildlife. |
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 Installed at Campbell Creek
for the Salmon in the
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Master Interpretive Plans
A Master Interpretive Plan establishes planning guidelines and long-range vision for maintaining and developing interpretive sites and services at a specific site. The interpretation is creative, enjoyable, and educational, benefiting the visitor by identifying opportunities to connect their interests with the cultural and natural history resources of the area.
 Potter Marsh Master Interpretive Plan
Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway Interpretive Plan
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