At the July 17 meeting of the City Council Executive Committee, it was agreed unanimously to pursue negotiations with the property and timber owners of 20 acres south of the city owned by Clemente Rocha. The purpose is to avoid the clearcut of these 20 acres in the Yachats viewshed. The City … [Read more...] about City Considering Purchase of Rocha Property and Landmark Property
Estuary Boardwalk update
View the Future has raised $70,000 toward construction of the Estuary Boardwalk Project. Funds have come from generous individual donors and the dollar opt-out program set up by the Fireside 804 Fund administered by VtF. The opt-out program adds $1 per night to a guest's bill. They have the choice … [Read more...] about Estuary Boardwalk update
Nature’s Bounty: Summer
Red Huckleberry: Vaccinium Parvifolium This has been the best year for red huckleberries! Find them on the edge of forests, on sunny hillsides and sometimes deep inside the forest. Very high in Vitamin C, they are tart but delicious. Add a little sweetener for a sensational jam … [Read more...] about Nature’s Bounty: Summer
VTF Cultural Mission
By Joanne Kittel View the Future has had a commitment to cultural preservation since its beginning. Our mission statement acknowledges the connection between cultural and environmental preservation. Perhaps the most tangible symbol of these efforts has been the Amanda Creek … [Read more...] about VTF Cultural Mission
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow August 9-11 in Siletz
View the Future is a proud sponsor of the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, which will be held August 9,10, and 11 at the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill in Siletz. The Pow-Wow features a royalty pageant and parade, dance and drumming competitions, vendors and food booths. Dance … [Read more...] about Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow August 9-11 in Siletz
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan was implemented in 1994 and is an overarching guidance document for the Siuslaw and 16 other national forests, and now, 30 years later, it is undergoing amendment. Changes to this plan could have serious impacts on our local forest-- the Siuslaw National Forest. The … [Read more...] about Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
View the Future Welcomes New Executive Director
View the Future has hired Gretchen Dubie as its new Executive Director, the organization’s first paid employee. Gretchen brings a wealth of experience and passion to our mission of conserving and stewarding lands for scenic views, wildlife habitat, environmental health, cultural preservation, and … [Read more...] about View the Future Welcomes New Executive Director
City seeks alternative to logging 20 acres of forest land
The City is looking for a way to avoid a clearcut on twenty acres of timberland below Yachats Ridge. The owner, Clemente Rocha, has signed a contract selling the trees to RF Logging of Dallas, although both Rocha and Joshua Howard, the owner of RF Logging, say they’re willing to work out something … [Read more...] about City seeks alternative to logging 20 acres of forest land
