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  The Suspension Bridge project is on schedule - weather has not hindered the work at all.  Abutments were created, tons ofconcrete poured and cured, towers now erected and anchored.  The entire structure will be made of steel and a composite material.  The cables will be erected … [Read more...] about Suspension Bridge Update January 2022

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Drilling is done. Many deep holes had to be dug and filled with concrete to hold massive rebar.  Next step is building forms to pour concrete in.  When those set up, the prefabricated towers will be brought in and erected.         View the Future board … [Read more...] about Suspension Bridge Update December 2021

What is a conservation easement? It is a voluntary action on the part of landowners to protect the health and quality of a natural area on their property.  A conservation easement is one way for a property owner to ensure that certain values of the property will be protected in perpetuity … [Read more...] about VtF Annual Conservation Easement Review

The new suspension bridge construction is progressing well.  The auxiliary road, staging area and utility bridge are all in place.   The north and south bridge landings have been escalated and scaffolding placed.  18 abutments have been built to hold retaining … [Read more...] about Update on the Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Construction-November 2021

“The mission of View the Future is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural environment, promoting collaborative actions for scientific, educational, recreational, cultural, and economic goals for the benefit of the Yachats community and its future generations.” If you are someone who values … [Read more...] about A consideration as year-end approaches…

The new Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge construction has begun! The area is now being preped with clearing of the north and south landings of the bridge and construction of an access road into the area. Unfortunately it has required removal of two mature trees. During this time access to the Amanda … [Read more...] about Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Update October 2021: Construction Begins

VtF Board member Jocko Doss recognized in YachatsNews.com for his initiative and success in addressing a need in the Yachats village.  He shows how one person really can make a difference. By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com It took the disappearance of an old bike rack in downtown Yachats for … [Read more...] about After finding Yachats lacking in bicycle racks, avid cyclist Jocko Doss pedaled into action