Engage Estero collaborates with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean an approximate four-mile...
Environment Articles
Ensuring Estero Looks Its Best for the Holidays!
With the dedication and effort of Estero volunteers, 520 pounds of bagged litter was collected along Highway 41 during...
Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Our Community
Highlights of the November 12, 2024 Public ForumIntroduction Join us as we dive into the key takeaways from our recent...
Community Pride: The Spirit of Estero Residents
Over this last weekend, Engage Estero’s Adopt a Highway volunteers collected 700 pounds of bagged litter. This effort is conducted with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41 between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of Walmart...
The Threat to Southwest Florida: Rising Ocean Levels and Global Warming
The Threat to Southwest Florida: Rising Ocean Levels and Global WarmingSouthwest Florida, renowned for its stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and vibrant coastal communities, faces an increasingly dire threat from rising ocean levels due to global warming.As...
10 Tons of Rubbish Collected along Estero’s Stretch of US 41 Since the Start of the FDOT Adopt a Highway Program!
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
The New Season for Cleaning Up Estero’s Roads Has Begun!
Since 2020, Engage Estero’s effort, headed by Julie Yellig and many volunteers, has kept our environment pristine and a special place to live. This effort, along with many others participating in road adoption programs or picking up litter on their regular walks, is...
92% of Floridians Believe Our Climate Is Changing
Adapted from articles by Michael Copley, Rebecca Hersher, and Dr. Jennifer Jones Including A Majority of Florida Republicans (88%) And Florida Democrats (96%) In September 2022, Hurricane Ian struck Sanibel and Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, and Cape Coral. Its...
The Value of Wildlife Corridors and Crossings in Greater Estero
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Are Cities Doing Enough to Combat the Urgent Threat of Climate Warming?
Our planet's climate is rapidly and urgently changing. With temperatures soaring, rainfall patterns shifting, and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the gravity of the situation is stark. These changes, largely attributed to the increasing levels of...
Adapting to Tomorrow: Navigating a World Altered by Climate Shifts
Humanity is at a critical juncture as the Earth's climate undergoes relentless transformation. Previously stable and predictable weather patterns have been replaced by extremes, including sweltering heatwaves, formerly temperate regions experiencing scorching...
Landmark Victory for Florida’s Future
Landmark victory for Florida’s future will impact the proposed Bellmar and Kingston Developments, as they cannot receive their permit through Florida’s flawed program. By the Conservancy of Southwest Florida with permission to Engage Estero. February 16, 2024 Federal...