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
The Immense Potential Of Forests To Sequester Carbon
Most of us understand that trees are good for the environment and that they absorb carbon in order to grow. We are familiar with comparisons that show how many trees would have to be planted in order to compensate for the carbon emissions from an airplane flight or from driving our cars. We have … [Read more...] about The Immense Potential Of Forests To Sequester Carbon
New Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Project moving forward on schedule.
The start of the new Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Project is on schedule to begin October 1, 2021 the day after the end of the Marble Murrelet and Spotted Owl nesting seasons. Prefabrication of some parts of the bridge will be built before that date. For 45 days after construction begins (Oct 1, … [Read more...] about New Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Project moving forward on schedule.
VtF Brokers a Conservation Easement to Protect Yachats’ Water Source: The Statler Property Conservation Easement (2021)
VtF co-chairs Joanne Kittel and John Purcell have secured a conservation easement on the Statler property located on 7.02 acres on Yachats River Road. A Conservation Agreement has been filed by the Statler's to prevent road construction on this property in perpetuity. The property borders the … [Read more...] about VtF Brokers a Conservation Easement to Protect Yachats’ Water Source: The Statler Property Conservation Easement (2021)
VtF receives Oregon Parks Foundation Fund Grant to Rehabilitate a Section of the 804 Trail
This grant will rehabilitate a section of the 804 Trail between Aqua Vista loop and the ocean front (the south access.). It has been slippery, muddy, and puddle-filled for eight months of the year. Total project cost is $8,635. The grant award from Oregon Parks Foundation Fund (OPFF) will … [Read more...] about VtF receives Oregon Parks Foundation Fund Grant to Rehabilitate a Section of the 804 Trail
VtF receives Grant Award for Interactive Indigenous Land Education Trail Map
“TRAIL-Ed” Project: Acronym stands for Thankful Respect & Acknowledgment for Indigenous Land Education Grant awarded from Trust Management Services and the Braemar Foundation. In partnership with Oregon Extension Service this project aims to create greater awareness, understanding, and … [Read more...] about VtF receives Grant Award for Interactive Indigenous Land Education Trail Map
