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; 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; evaluate and recommend additional trails for inclusion in the Alaska Trails System; and to help the division advocate the economic, health and social benefits of state trails and recreation access.
The Commissioner of DNR selects 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 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, 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
January 2026 Meeting
The Outdoor Recreation Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB) will meet to discuss and recommend grant awards from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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:
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ORTAB MEETING MINUTES
January 14 - 16, 2025
Agenda 1/14-16/25
Minutes 1/14-16/25
December 24, 2024
Agenda 12/24/25
Minutes 12/24/25
January 16 - 18, 2024
Agenda 1/16-18/24
Minutes 1/16-18/24
January 17 & 18, 2023
Agenda
Minutes 1/17-18/23
February 15 & 16, 2022
Agenda
Minutes 2/15-16/22
June 22, 2021
Agenda
Minutes 1/22/21
February 2-3, 2021
Agenda
Minutes 2/2-3/21
January 22-23, 2020
Agenda
Minutes 1/22-23/20
January 22-23, 2019
Agenda
Minutes 1/22-23/19
January 16, 2018
Agenda
Minutes 1/16/18
January 11-12, 2017
Agenda
Minutes 1/11-12/17
January 6-7, 2016
Agenda
Minutes 1/6-7/16
October 7, 2015
Agenda
Minutes 10/7/15
February 3-4, 2015
Agenda
Minutes 2/3-4/15
January 28-29, 2014
Agenda
Minutes 1/28-29/14
February 27/28, 2013
Agenda
Minutes 2/27-28/13
July 18, 2012
Agenda
Minutes 7/18/12
January 22, 2010
Agenda
Minutes 1/22/10
January 16, 2009
Agenda
Minutes 1/16/09
December 2, 2008
Agenda
Minutes 12/2/08
February 11, 2008
Agenda
Minutes 2/11/08
