Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council in Coos Bay, Jan. 27

The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2017, at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front Street, Coos Bay. The council invites public comments. The agenda includes presentations from local trail advocates and land managers about trail projects and initiatives in the area. The council will review the draft mission and vision set forth by Oregon State Statue and OPRD staff; receive an update from the state’s Recreation Trails Program Coordinator; and hear presentations from various regional trail groups. The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) was established by the Legislature in 1971 to advise the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and to promote non-motorized trail recreation and development in Oregon. The council is made up of seven volunteer members appointed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission to represent the five Oregon congressional districts. The council meets four times annually in different locations across the state. For more information about the meeting or about ORTAC, contact David Stipe, Integrated Park Services Manager, at 503-986-0740 or david.stipe@oregon.gov.