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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">This message is being sent to ORTAC’s interested parties list and other contacts in the NE Oregon area.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear land managers, trail advocates, and partners:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) will be holding its quarterly meeting in
<b>Pendleton on Friday, April 19, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute</b>. The morning portion includes presentations by land managers and partners about area trail projects and other trail-related updates. View the agenda
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Documents/ORTAC%20Meeting%20Agenda%20April%202019.pdf">
here</a>. For those of you with project updates who are not on the agenda, we invite you to share information during the introduction and public comment portions.
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In conjunction with our meeting, the Oregon Trails Coalition is holding a meet and greet for the trails community on
<b>Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Prodigal Son Brewery</b>. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pendleton-meet-up-oregon-trails-coalition-tickets-59251866929">
RSVP here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">We invite all those interested to join us at ORTAC’s public meetings held across the state. Feel free to forward this email. For additional information, contact me at
<a href="mailto:Jodi.bellefeuille@oregon.gov">Jodi.bellefeuille@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0716.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jodi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>More on ORTAC:</b> Established in 1971 under the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act, ORTAC is a seven member council that advises the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and other stakeholders and land managers on issues related
to non-motorized trails. Specific activities include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span>Quarterly public meetings across the state which serve to bring land managing agencies, partners, and other interested parties together to provide updates on current activities, share expertise, and provide a venue for networking.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span>In partnership with OPRD, ORTAC oversees the Scenic and Regional Designation program, recognizing trails that offer unique and spectacular scenic views, linkage to natural and historical resources, and community connections.
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</span>Advising OPRD on the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and Statewide Trails Plan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span>Issuing the annual Doug Newman Award, which recognizes individuals and groups whose inspiration, hard work, and social responsibility have significantly benefited non-motorized trails in Oregon.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">Learn more here: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Pages/Advisory-Committees.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Pages/Advisory-Committees.aspx</a>,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Pages/Trails-Designation-Programs.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Pages/Trails-Designation-Programs.aspx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#C0504D">Related:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#C0504D">
</span>The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant cycle opened yesterday, <b>Monday, April 1</b>. Visit our website for a
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRANTS/Pages/trails_apply.aspx">schedule</a> and
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRANTS/Pages/trails_more.aspx">more information</a>. Contact me with questions or to sign up for the
<b>April 11 webinar</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#007A37;letter-spacing:2.0pt">Jodi Bellefeuille</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#348AA2;letter-spacing:1.0pt">Oregon Parks and Recreation Department</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:gray">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, Oregon 97301</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:gray">Desk: 503-986-0716</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:blue">www.oregonstateparks.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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