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Found in Translation: A Cultural Exchange of River & Protected Area Management Sarah Lange Recreation Planner, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Sister Rivers: A Chance Meeting Skagit Wild & Scenic River, WA State Bamboo (Qinghzhu) River, Sichuan Province Hosting Scholars from China Highlights from the Host Perspective • An opportunity to think about day- to-day activities from a completely new perspective • Increased awareness of my personal cultural framework & biases • Shared experiences that transcend cultural differences • Heightened awareness & interest in Chinese conservation efforts • New friends Success Factors • Personal investment in “hosting” • Two primary points of contact & frequent communication • Facilitated learning – setting context & debriefing experiences • Attitude – humility & curiosity • Social & cultural opportunities outside of work • Integrated housing – networking & accessibility Opportunities for Improvement • Greater investment in learning about academic and professional interests from visitors ahead of arrival • Setting clearer expectations about itinerary, work assignments, and living arrangements A Visitor’s Perspective of National Water Parks & Protected Areas in China Fujian Province: Yangjia River National Water Park Xiapu County Fujian Province: Huotong River National Water Park Jiaocheng District, Ningde Sichuan Province: Bamboo / Qinghzhu River Qingchuan County Sichuan Province: Floating Water Park on Jin River Chengdu, Jiang You County Yunnan Province: Lake Fuxian & Lake Dian Chenjiang County & Kunming A Few Impressions & Questions • Rich cultural landscapes deeply tied to water, rivers • Community pride in rivers and protected areas • Photography as a driver of tourism to natural and cultural landscapes • Tourism as a driver for water protection & park development • What does a “wild” river look like in a peopled landscape? • How will river protection take communities into account? 谢谢 Xièxie Thank you!.

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