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The Evolution of the Dream |
| 1960's |
The Yuma County Recreation Study led to passage of a
tax levy to construct a 590 acre "Yuma County River
Park." Although enjoying community support, the
economic conditions limited implementation of this visionary
proposal. |
| 1984 |
The Yuma Crossing Master Plan proposed living history
exhibits to identify and interpret the significant historical
events at the Yuma Crossing National Historic Monument |
| 1996 |
Yuma Historic Downtown Vision 2020 involved over 500
citizens in developing a vision of the downtown and riverfront
areas. |
| 1997 |
The Riverfront Task Force was created to provide
support, direction, and community liaison for all riverfront
development issues. |
| 1998 |
Heritage Area Task Force; this 20-member subgroup of
the Riverfront Task Force worked to create a heritage
plan. They identified 150 cultural, historical, and
natural resources within the Yuma Crossing Heritage. Their
mission was to secure a National Heritage Area Designation for
the Yuma Crossing. |
| 2000 |
SUCCESS!! Congress designates The Yuma
Crossing as America's newest National Heritage Area! |
| 2001 | Agreement
reached among stakeholders on the East Wetlands Restoration
Plan. |
| 2001 | The
Master Plan for Gateway Park is reviewed and accepted by all
stakeholders |
| 2001 | City of
Yuma approves Riverfront Commercial Redevelopment Plan. |
| 2002 | The
historic Ocean-To-Ocean Bridge is renovated and reopened. |
| 2002 | The
Historic Yuma City Hall (1921) is leased to the Heritage Area as
an administrative center and future museum facility. |
| 2002 | Phase I
of the Yuma West Wetlands Park is completed and dedicated. |
| 2002 | The
Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Yuma
Crossing National Heritage Area is accepted by the Director of
the National Park Service. |
| 2002 | Ten-year
commitment by the City of Yuma to provide staffing assistance
and operational support to the Yuma Crossing National Heritage
Area. |
| 2003 | $500,000
grant received from the Bureau of Reclamation for East Wetlands
Phase I environmental rehabilitation. |
