Advisory Boards

Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council

The seven members of the council are Alaskan boaters appointed by the Governor. The council assists the Office of Boating Safety on boating safety programs and issues.
Governor's web page on the council
Office of Boating Safety web page on the council

Alaska Historical Commission

This nine-member commission advises the Governor on programs concerning history and prehistory, historic sites and buildings, and on geographic names. The Governor appoints members to this commission.
Governor's web page on the commission
Office of History and Archaeology web page on the commission

Outdoor Recreation Trail Advisory Board (ORTAB)

The nine members of the Outdoor Recreation Trail Advisory Board are appointed by the DNR Commissioner. The board advises the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation on project funding for eligible outdoor recreation projects.
Outdoor Recreation Trail Advisory Board (ORTAB)
ORTAB Board Application (pdf)

SnowTRAC Committee

The nine member SnowTRAC committee advises the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation on funding for eligible grant projects under the Snowmobile Trail Grant.
SnowTRAC Committee
SnowTRAC Committee Application (pdf)

Alaska State Park Advisory Council.

Special State Park Advisory Councils appointed by the Governor
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council
Wood-Tikchik State Park Management Council

State Park Special Advisory Board

State Parks Special Advisory Board members appointed by the Department of Natural Resources Commissioner.
Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA)

State Park Advisory Boards

Alaska State Parks Citizen Advisory Boards assist park staff with management and development issues. Size of an advisory board varies between 7 and 15. Appointments are made by the Director of Alaska State Parks for up to three year terms. If you would like to serve on a board please fill out an Alaska State Park Advisory Board Application and mail to your local Park Office. Meetings are open to the public. Advisory Board vacancies are posted on the Alaska State Parks Current Events Page

Chugach	Ketchikan	Sitka
Juneau	Kachemak Bay	Valdez
Kodiak	Mat-Su/Copper Basin	Northern
Southern Kenai Peninsula

Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Monday of each month, August through June 6:00pm - 8:00pm Atwood Building 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 602 Anchorage, AK 99501 Chugach Advisory Board Members & Information
Contact Information:	Linda Ess Chugach State Park 18620 Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99516 (907) 345-5014 linda.ess

Northern Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Wednesday of the month, September through May 5:30pm - 7:30pm Department of Natural Resources 3700 Airport Way (Airport Way & University Ave.) Northern Citizen Advisory Board Information Northern Citizen Advisory Board Contact List
Contact Information:	Brooks Ludwig, Park Superintendent Northern Area State Park 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-2695

Juneau Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	First Monday of the month, September through May 5:00pm - 7:00pm Juneau Empire Building 3rd Floor Conference Room 3100 Channel Drive Juneau, AK 99801
Contact Information:	Mike Eberhardt, Park Superintendent Southeast Area Office 400 Willoughby, 4th Floor Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 465-4563

Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Wednesday of the month, September through May 6:00pm - 9:00pm Homer District Office Conference Room The Research Reserve Building, across from Homer Air
Contact Information:	Alaska State Parks Ranger Roger MacCampbell Homer, AK 99615 (907) 235-7024

Ketchikan State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Tuesday of the month, September through May 5:00pm - 7:00pm KPU Conference Room Tongass Ave, Ketchikan
Contact Information:	Ketchikan District Ranger 9883 N. Tongass Hwy Ketchikan, AK 99901 (907) 247-8574

Kodiak State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Monday of the month, September through May 7:00pm - 9:00pm Kodiak District Office Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Contact Information:	Alaska State Parks Kodiak District Ranger 1400 Abercrombie Dr. Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6339

Mat-Su/Copper Basin Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Tuesday of the month, October through May 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wasilla Middle School Library 650 East Bogard Road Wasilla, Alaska
Contact Information:	Teri Zell Mat-Su/Copper Basin Area State Park HC 32, Box 6706 Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 745-8931 fax (907) 745-0938 Teri Zell

	January 11, 2011 Meeting Minutes		November 9, 2010 Agenda
	January 8, 2011 Meeting Minutes		October 12, 2010 Meeting Minutes
	December 14, 2010 Meeting Minutes		October 12, 2010 Agenda

Sitka State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Tuesday of the month 7:30pm - 9:30pm Harrington Centennial Hall Sitka, AK
Contact Information:	Area State Park Sitka District Ranger 3803 Halibut Point Rd Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 747-6249

Southern Kenai Peninsula State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Third Tuesday of the month, Varies, 5 meeting held between September and May 7:00pm - 9:00pm Alternates between Anchor Point (Chapman Elementary School) and Ninilchik (Ninilchik Senior Center)
Contact Information:	Jack Blackwell, Ranger Coastal District Office P.O. Box 1247 Soldotna AK 99669 (907) 262-5581 or (907) 567-3434

Valdez Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Thursday of the month, September through May 7:00pm - 9:00pm Valdez Convention & Civic Center Valdez, AK
Contact Information:	Jack Blackwell, Area Ranger Jack Blackwell (907) 262-5581 ext 3

Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) State Parks Citizen Advisory Board
Meeting Information:	Second Thursday of the month, September through May 5:30pm - 9:00pm Kenai River Center 514 Funny River Road Soldotna, AK
Contact Information:	Jack Sinclair, Park Superintendent Kenai Area State Park P.O. Box 1247 Soldotna AK 99669 (907) 262-5581 ext. 1 Advisory Board Actions and Meeting Minutes

Advisory Board Statement of Purpose

Advisory Boards

Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board

Northern Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Juneau Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board

Ketchikan State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Kodiak State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Mat-Su/Copper Basin Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Sitka State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Southern Kenai Peninsula State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Valdez Area State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA)
State Parks Citizen Advisory Board