The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) will meet 1 – 2:30 p.m. May 20 via web conference. The meeting includes a discussion of plans to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act.

The meeting is open to the public. The agenda and link for the meeting is posted on the ORTAC website at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/BWT/Documents/ORTAC-Agenda-May-2021.pdf.

The Oregon Legislature passed the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act in 1971, laying the groundwork for Oregon’s development of a high quality system of non-motorized trails that connect communities and highlight the state’s natural beauty.

The Act included establishing ORTAC to advise Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and its partners in developing and promoting exceptional non-motorized trail systems throughout Oregon.

The council is made up of seven volunteer members representing the five congressional districts and two coastal representatives. Members are appointed by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission.

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Jodi Bellefeuille at 503-856-6316 or jodi.bellefeuille@oregon.gov.