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The Association has a close working relationship with two major agencies within Interior Department, the National Park Service (NPS, nps.gov), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM, blm.gov). OCTA members develop specific volunteer projects and apply to the agencies for funding for supplies, travel, and housing. Completed projects provide recreational and educational opportunities for visitors all along the area of the trail, and online.
OCTA has 11 regional or state chapters, many of which sponsor their own websites. The chapters work on marking and mapping the trails and work with private landowners as well as government agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, on preservation issues. It's a great way to get “on the ground” in OCTA because local chapters sponsor trail outings in their area and have frequent meetings to discuss trail history and preservation. Most of these events are open to members and non-members alike.
The OCTA headquarters is located on the grounds of the National Frontier Trails Center (318 West Pacific) and houses our Merrill J. Mattes Research Library. If you have any questions about membership or our activities, please reach us by phone, fax, mail and online.
OCTA is proud to partner with a wide range of federal, state, regional and non-profit organizations that are dedicated to preserving our history and to providing educational resources. Please take a moment to learn more about our partners through our list of online links.
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