Indigenous Peoples’ Day-the Second Monday in October Monday, October 11, 2021, marks the first year of Oregon joining other states in official statewide recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, acknowledging that Christopher Columbus’s “discovery” of the Americas is historically inaccurate and … [Read more...] about Yachats Area Land Recognition Introduced on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
New Board member, Sam Hillmann
Sam Hillmann joined the Board of VtF in August 2021. Sam is known to many in the Yachats community through his one year RARE AmeriCorps assignment working with the City, View the Future, and McKenzie River Trust on water sustainability issues. Sam completed graduate school at U of O in Eugene and … [Read more...] about New Board member, Sam Hillmann
The Cultural Significance of Oregon’s Sea Otters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyYH4KBHKU4&t=5s For at least 10,000 years, sea otters were an important part of the culture of the people along Oregon’s coast. Sea otter bones are commonly found in middens (layers of discarded animal bone, shells, and other artifacts from ancient human … [Read more...] about The Cultural Significance of Oregon’s Sea Otters
UPDATE: AMANDA TRAIL SUSPENSION BRDGE PROJECT (August 2021)
View the Future is happy to announce that the Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Project is moving forward with construction beginning October 1, 2021, the day following the end of Marble Murrelet and Spotted Owl nesting seasons. The bridge will connect the Amanda Trail crossing the Amanda Creek, above … [Read more...] about UPDATE: AMANDA TRAIL SUSPENSION BRDGE PROJECT (August 2021)
Acknowledging the Volunteers that Created the Commons Wetlands Park
Following the death of Betty Bahn, the VtF Board sought a way to honor her for her many contributions. Betty was a long-time Yachats resident, friend to many, native plant & bird expert, retired nurse, and one of the initiators of the Commons Wetland Park, Betty was insistent that there not be … [Read more...] about Acknowledging the Volunteers that Created the Commons Wetlands Park
Ocean View Drive Walkway Project Update
The Reason for the Walkway Anyone who has walked along Ocean View (OV) Drive between Highway 101 and Beach Avenue is aware that this is a hazardous zone for pedestrians – there have been reports of people having to jump into the blackberries or teetering on the edge of the narrow gravel strip as … [Read more...] about Ocean View Drive Walkway Project Update
VtF Welcomes New Board Member John Theilacker
At the July Board meeting the VtF Board voted to induct John Theilacker as a member. As a Board member, John contributes his expertise by increasing VtF’s collaborative relationships with the city, county, state and federal agencies, and other conservation organizations through sound land use … [Read more...] about VtF Welcomes New Board Member John Theilacker
McKenzie River Trust adds Central Coast Conservation Manager Position
VtF Board Members welcome new Central Coast Conservation Manager Margaret Treadwell. L-R: John Theilacker, Jocko Doss, Sam Hillman, John Purcell, Michael Hempen, Shelly Shrock, Margaret Treadwell, Bette Perman The McKenzie River Trust (MRT) was founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 … [Read more...] about McKenzie River Trust adds Central Coast Conservation Manager Position
