April Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers Bag 460 lbs of Litter!
A Fantastic Volunteer Achievement Benefiting Everyone in the Greater Estero Area
A total of 460 pounds of bagged litter was collected by the volunteers this month along US41 between The Vines and Coconut Road. That’s a total of 4,040 pounds (just over 2 tons), since the end of last season (April 2024) and over 12 tons since October 2020, as a result of the Engage Estero’s Adopt a Highway program.
Volunteers in the April collection represented Rapallo, Pelican Sound, RiverCreek, Bella Terra, Copperleaf, Belle Lago, The Vines, Estero Pointe, Riverwoods, Shadow Wood, and Grandezza.
Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill has been our water and ice provider since the program began 5 seasons ago. Engage Estero’s Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team extend their sincere thanks to the managers and staff at Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill for their kindness.
In addition, we would also like to thank all of the Estero neighbors who participate in Adopt a Road programs or simply pick up litter on their regular walks. You are all an important part of our vision for a beautiful and environmentally healthy Estero.
During a recent lunchtime meeting to thank our volunteers for their effort, community leaders praised Julie Yellig’s leadership for her dedication to this important project. Steve Sarkozy, Village Manager, expressed his gratitude, emphasizing the substantial financial and aesthetic benefits the community gains from volunteers.
Jim Gilmartin, representing Engage Estero’s Board of Directors, further emphasized the importance of volunteer engagement. “Our purpose is not only to inform but also to encourage active participation. Community changes are genuinely accomplished through actions like these,” he shared. Gilmartin commended volunteers for their unwavering dedication, stating, “Grassroots efforts like yours are the true strength of Estero.”
Julie Yellig emphasized the resilience and spirit demonstrated by volunteers, who have consistently removed tons of litter, beautified local roadways, and fostered a sense of community pride. “Your steady and quiet work truly makes a difference,” said Yellig, recognizing how these efforts have made Estero more inviting and enjoyable for both residents and visitors.
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