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Preservation Training Resources

Official OCTA training briefings


A Preservation Strategy (07-2010)

This strategy has been developed from the perspective of public partnership organizations who have taken on a stewardship role for an historic trail. It does not reflect the perspectives of the agencies responsible for oversight.


Resources & Training

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Preservation News

Resolution on Wind Energy Development

Adopted by the OCTA Board of Directors August 18, 2009

Renewable Energy & the Oregon Trail

OCTA Trail Mapping and Marking Chair, Dave Welch, discusses the impact of wind farms and solar fields on cultural resources, including viewsheds. 04-10.

The Importance of Setting

OCTA Trail Mapping and Marking Chair, Dave Welch, articulates the importance of the setting to the location of an historical event. 04-10.

Wyoming Prospects

OCTA Trail Mapping and Marking Chair, Dave Welch, contemplates less than optimistic future prospects for the historic trails in Wyoming. 04-10.

South Pass Preservation (2008)

South Passphoto: William Henry Jackson

The Lander Office of the Bureau of Land Management has undertaken a revision of their Resource Management Plan (RMP). As part of that effort they will examine various options for improving the protection of South Pass.

South Pass is a National Historic Landmark without a boundary and with little protection. Watch compelling visuals from this important section of the trail.
· Save South Pass - PSA
· The Way West - slideshow

 

Lander Road Pinedale Anticline (16 MB - PDF) (05-2010)

This case study seeks to demonstrate the application of Section 106 to define mitigation for an adverse effect to an historic trail.

LRMP Executive Summary & Lander RMP Notice

The Lander Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (3mb PDF) are ready for your review and comment. See also the Executive Summary (1mb PDF) of the Plan.



News & Activities

Visit our online news center to learn more about how OCTA is working to preserve our National Historic Trails, educating teachers and students, and partnering with local and national organizations.

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