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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

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 eight (8) 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 may include statewide representation from non-motorized and motorized users of trails, minorities, trail users with disabilities and other recreation users.

For questions or concerns regarding ORTAB, Please contact:

Ricky Gease, Parks Director
Alaska State Parks
550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone, (907) 269-8699
Fax, (907) 269-8907


ORTAB Applicant Questionnaire
State Ethics Video
Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board Directory

Upcoming Meeting

The Outdoor Recreation Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB) will meet to discuss and recommend grant awards from the Recreational Trails Program and Land and Water Conservation Fund. Meeting is scheduled for January 16th through January 18th , 2024 ( 3-days meeting), every day from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm .

The meeting will be held in Suite 1236 of the Atwood Building, located at 550 W. 7th Avenue. Please come in person or to join us via teleconference (please follow options noted below).

Meeting Agenda

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Join the meeting Online

Meeting ID: 224 568 973 707
Passcode: aeJsbi

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260748889@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 112 924 689 1
Alternate VTC Instructions

Or call in (audio only)
+1 907-202-7104,,738999810# United States, Anchorage
Phone Conference ID: 738 999 810#
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ORTAB MEETING MINUTES

January 17 & 18, 2023
Agenda
Minutes

February 15 & 16, 2022
Agenda
Minutes

June 22, 2021
Agenda
Minutes

February 2-3, 2021
Agenda
Minutes

January 22-23, 2020
Agenda
Minutes

January 22-23, 2019
Agenda
Minutes

January 16, 2018
Agenda
Minutes

January 11-12, 2017
Agenda
Minutes

January 6-7, 2016
Agenda
Minutes

October 7, 2015
Agenda
Minutes

February 3-4, 2015
Agenda
Minutes

January 28-29, 2014
Agenda
Minutes

February 27/28, 2013
Agenda
Minutes

July 18, 2012
Agenda
Minutes

January 22, 2010
Agenda
Minutes

January 16, 2009
Agenda
Minutes

December 2, 2008
Agenda
Minutes

February 11, 2008
Agenda
Minutes

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400
DPOR Director's Office:
(907) 269-8700