Thanks to the incredible teamwork of our volunteers, 360 pounds of litter were removed from our community this month...
Environment Articles
What’s Behind This Major Cold Snap? Could Climate Change Play a Role?
Adapted from an article by Eric Niiler, Feb. 7, 2026 If the planet is warming, many people are asking the same...
Climate Risks: Sea-level Rise, Storm Surge, Flooding in Estero
Introduction Estero is a beautiful place to live. The tropical weather year-round, as well as quick access to the...
Adopt A Highway Totals for December 2025
Adopt A Highway Totals for December 2025What an incredible month of teamwork and community spirit! Together, Julie Yellig's Adopt a Highway volunteers collected 380 pounds of litter—bringing their total since the end of last season to an impressive 1,660 pounds....
Historic Estero: Why We Should Preserve Its History!
Historic Estero: Why We Should Preserve Its History!Introduction Many residents of Greater Estero are unaware of the fascinating history that makes our community unique and a special place to live or visit. Knowing the local history helps you understand how your...
November Adopt a Highway
November's Adopt a Highway Volunteers Clean Up!Engage Estero is proud to kick off the 2025–26 road cleanup season, continuing a five-year community tradition led by Julie Yellig and supported by dedicated volunteers across Estero. This initiative began in 2020 with a...
Esteros’ Poor Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution
Esteros' Poor Water Quality and Nutrient PollutionBy Alex Rice and Jake Dobson, FGCU Students for Engage Estero IntroductionEstero is known for its proximity to beautiful beaches, aquatic ecosystems, and vast wetlands. But when you take a deeper look, you will find...
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, Florida
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, FloridaThis article is sourced from Florida, Kirsten Travis and Jaden Wheeler, Department of English, Florida Gulf Coast University. Introduction Florida’s state parks are home to some of the most beautiful, diverse,...
Update on Estero Village’s Utilities Expansion Program (Septic to Sewer)
Update on Estero Village's Utilities Expansion ProgramIntroduction The Village staff and Council have been working on Utilities Expansion (potable water and sanitary sewer) since 2016. Like many government processes, it "takes time." Their focus: 1) clean up the...
The New Season (2025-26) for Cleaning Up Estero’s Roads has Begun!
The New Season for Cleaning Up Estero’s Roads has Begun!The Management Team and Board of Directors at Engage Estero are pleased to let residents know that the enthusiasm and pride in our community is “alive and well!” Since 2020, Engage Estero’s effort, headed by...
Why Red Mangrove Trees are so Important in Southern Florida
Why Red Mangrove Trees Are So Important in Southern FloridaThe second of the FGCU student articles by Tanner Povey and Olivia NeildSouthern Florida, known for many infamous hurricanes, discovered a new way of defending the fragile shoreline with the use of red...
Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction
Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward ConstructionThe Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) continues to gain traction as our community edges closer to turning the former Seminole Gulf Railway corridor into a 14.9-mile recreational trail linking Bonita Springs...