Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB)
The primary purpose of the Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB) is to advise the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) on matters related to outdoor recreation, recreational access, and eligible outdoor recreation funding. ORTAB provides independent, informed recommendations by reviewing and commenting on projects and participating in public processes conducted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other agencies. The Board also helps promote and advocate for the economic, health, and social benefits of outdoor recreation and recreational access throughout Alaska. ORTAB serves in an advisory capacity and does not administer programs or make final agency decisions. Its role is to provide informed perspectives, evaluate recreation needs and priorities, and make recommendations that assist DPOR and DNR in their decision-making. Members are expected to consider issues from a statewide perspective, drawing on their individual experience and knowledge rather than representing a particular user group or constituency.
Membership
The DNR Commissioner appoints nine members whenever possible, with statewide representation. Members are selected based on their experience and knowledge of trails and recreational access, as well as their statewide interest in recreation issues. Membership is intended to provide a broad range of perspectives and knowledge related to outdoor recreation and recreational access.
Members serve three-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms before stepping down for a term. Vacancies are filled by appointment of the DNR Commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term.
For questions or concerns regarding ORTAB, Please contact:
Ricky Gease, Director
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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
Outdoor Recreation Trails Advisory Board Meeting for Land and Water Conservation Fund Awards
The Outdoor Recreation Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB) will meet to discuss and recommend the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation's grant applications from the Land and Water Conversation Fund.
This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Suite 1390 at the Atwood Building, located at 550 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501.
Please come in person or join us, via teleconference, using the options provided below:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/234602908956576?p=sJlXLvCimIxCBu772f
Meeting ID: 234 602 908 956 576
Passcode: Xz3nN969
ORTAB MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2026
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Minutes 1/14/26
January 14 - 16, 2025
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December 24, 2024
Agenda 12/24/25
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January 16 - 18, 2024
Agenda 1/16-18/24
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January 17 & 18, 2023
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Minutes 1/17-18/23
February 15 & 16, 2022
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June 22, 2021
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Minutes 1/22/21
February 2-3, 2021
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January 22-23, 2020
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January 22-23, 2019
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January 16, 2018
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Minutes 1/16/18
January 11-12, 2017
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Minutes 1/11-12/17
January 6-7, 2016
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Minutes 1/6-7/16
October 7, 2015
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Minutes 10/7/15
February 3-4, 2015
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Minutes 2/3-4/15
January 28-29, 2014
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Minutes 1/28-29/14
February 27/28, 2013
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July 18, 2012
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Minutes 7/18/12
January 22, 2010
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Minutes 1/22/10
January 16, 2009
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Minutes 1/16/09
December 2, 2008
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Minutes 12/2/08
February 11, 2008
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