Oregon Advocates for School Trust Lands

Oregon Advocates for School Trust Lands (OASTL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the endowment of trust lands for the benefit of current and future generations of schoolchildren. Located at 12875 Kings Valley Highway in Monmouth, Oregon, OASTL works to promote the responsible management of Oregon's School Trust Lands and Common School Fund to provide financial support for common schools.

As the Oregon affiliate of Advocates for School Trust Lands, OASTL follows the national organization's mission to ensure that school trust lands are utilized to generate revenue in perpetuity for public education. The organization aims to help states honor their commitment to optimize revenues from school trust lands and manage permanent funds as a sustainable source of education funding.

Through informative resources and engaging content, OASTL educates the public about the importance of school trust lands and their impact on education funding. The organization also advocates for fair and transparent policies regarding the management and sale of trust lands, such as the recent controversy surrounding the Elliott State Forest.

With a history dating back to the state's acceptance of federal land grants at the time of statehood, Oregon has a long-standing commitment to managing trust lands for the benefit of public schools. OASTL works to ensure that this commitment is upheld and that trust lands continue to serve as a valuable resource for Oregon's education system.

By advocating for fair market values in the sale of trust lands and promoting responsible management practices, OASTL aims to protect the future of Oregon's school trust lands and ensure that they remain a vital source of funding for generations to come.