Environment Articles

Historic Estero: Why We Should Preserve Its History!

Historic Estero: Why We Should Preserve Its History!By Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero. 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...
Why Red Mangrove Trees are so Important in Southern Florida

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...

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Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction

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...

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Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore

Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore

Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t IgnoreHurricane Erin just swept across the Atlantic, rapidly escalating from Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours. Winds soared past 160 miles per hour, making Erin one of the fastest-intensifying hurricanes on...

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What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned?

What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned?

What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned?What Is Being Done and What More Should Be Considered to Secure Our Future?   Introduction Compared to the 1980s, there are now twice as many days with temperatures over 50 °C and in more locations around...

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