Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB)

The primary purpose of the ORTAB is to advise the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation on project funding for eligible outdoor recreation projects under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the National Recreation Trails Fund Act; to nominate, review and comment on trail and outdoor recreation projects during the public processes of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other agencies; and to help the division advocate the economic, health and social benefits of state trails and recreation access.

The Commissioner of DNR selected nine (9) members to represent ORTAB statewide. Appointed members are carefully selected based on experience and knowledge of trails and recreational access, as well as statewide interest in recreation issues, while providing for statewide representation. To qualify for Federal grants, membership must include statewide representation from non-motorized and motorized users of trails, minorities, trail users with disabilities and other recreation users.

The current members of the board and their general areas of representation are as follows:

Steve Taylor Represents: Northern Alaska		Ron Lurk Represents: Anchorage		Jeff Budd Represents: Southeast Alaska
Kate Walters Represents: Individuals w/ Disabilities		John Rowe Represents: Northwestern Alaska		Mike Rearden Represents: South/Central Western Alaska
Andy Morrison Represents:  ORTAB/SnowTRAC Liaison		Mike Sirofchuck Represents: Kodiak/Southwestern Alaska		NO PHOTO Scott Lapiene Represents: Mat-Su/Copper River Basin

For questions or concerns regarding ORTAB, Please contact:
     Darcy Harris
     Alaska State Parks
     550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1380
     Anchorage, AK 99501
     Phone, (907) 269-8699
     Fax, (907) 269-8907
     E-mail, Darcy Harris

  ORTAB Applicant Questionnaire
  ORTAB Contact List
  State Ethics Video