Chugach State Park
Citizen Advisory Board

Meeting Information

Second Monday of each month, September through June
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meetings are held virtually - call-in information can be found on the State of Alaska Public Notices website

Contact Information

Justin Dipaola-Allen
Chugach Region Superintendent
18620 Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK 99516
csp@alaska.gov

Statement of Purpose

The purposes for which this Board is organized are as follows:

1. To provide a forum for the collection and expression of opinions and recommendations on matters relating to State parks and outdoor recreation;
2. To promote protection of the natural and cultural features of State parks and other State lands;
3. To promote communication among the general public, other government agencies, and the administrators of State parks;
4. To inquire into matters of community interest relating to State parks and outdoor recreation; to bring matters of interest to the attention of the public;
5. To appear and testify at public and legislative hearings as representatives of State parks users and neighbors;
6. To make recommendations to the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation concerning, among other things, the following:

1. promoting the protection and enhancement of the State's historic and recreational resources,
2. promoting the interpretation and public presentation of the natural and human history of park lands,
3. increasing public awareness of human impacts on parks,
4. promoting orderly and consistent planning development and management programs for State parks and cultural and outdoor recreation resources,
5. identifying diverse public recreation uses,
6. mitigating conflicts among user groups.

Chugach Advisory Board Members:

Term Expiration: 12/31/2025	Term Expiration: 12/31/2026	Term Expiration: 12/31/2027
Mark Miner Appointed 01/01/23, Term 1	Kyle Shedd Appointed (Partial 2023), Term 1	Sarah Brey Appointed 1/1/25, Term 1
Michael Gustafson Appointed: 1/1/24, Term 1	Bill Britt Appointed 1/1/24, Term 1	Clark Saunders Appointed 01/01/25, Term 1
Ted Phelps Appointed 01/01/23, Term 1	Tyndall Ellis** Appointed 1/01/21, Term 2	Kim Vantrease Appointed 01/01/25, Term 1
Gabrielle Jordan Appointed 7/9/24, Partial Term 1	Robert Clark Appointed 1/01/21, Term 2	Alison Smith Appointed 08/13/25, Term 1
Joseph Hackenmueller Appointed 7/9/24, Partial Term 1		Irene Turletes* Appointed (Partial 2020), Term 2
*Chair **Vice Chair

Meeting Minutes

Advisory Board Application