Results for "" Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Southwest Florida’s natural beauty depends on a delicate...
Environment Articles
The Estero River as Gateway: Opening the Door to Our Hidden Estuary
Results for "" Most people in Estero live just a few miles from one of Southwest Florida’s most remarkable natural...
Heat, Shade & Tree Canopy: Why It Matters for Estero’s Future
Results for "" Guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU As Southwest Florida continues to experience hotter and longer...
Waste & Recycling Realities in Lee County
Results for "" Guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Recycling plays an important role in protecting Southwest Florida’s environment, conserving natural resources, and reducing landfill waste. But many residents may not realize that recycling only works effectively when...
Traffic Emissions Near Schools: A Public Health Concern
Results for "" Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Traffic congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times is a familiar sight throughout Lee County, especially near schools serving Estero families. Long lines of vehicles — many left idling while waiting...
Coastal Resilience: Preparing Southwest Florida for the Future
Results for "" Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Southwest Florida’s coastal communities face ongoing environmental challenges, including hurricanes, storm surge, and rising sea levels. Events such as Hurricane Ian highlighted just how vulnerable coastal...
Myth vs. Fact: Navigating Environmental Claims in Our Community
Results for "" Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Conversations about growth, development, wildlife, flooding, and water quality are becoming increasingly common across Southwest Florida. Social media and community forums make it easy for information — and...
Larry Kiker Preserve
Results for "" The Larry Kiker Preserve, which was originally intended for conservation, is currently being redesigned as a large water management project to help alleviate the problems of flooding and water quality within the area. While this is a good step for the...
Corkscrew Road: The Land Remembered
Up to 52 million taxpayer dollars were budgeted for the expansion of Corkscrew Road, but up until now, residents have seen nothing but traffic and nuisance in return. Before Fort Myers and Corkscrew Road became what it is today, there was a rugged settlement of...
East Corkscrew Road
East Corkscrew Road was erected in the 1930s, and in the early 2020’s, major expansions were implemented, transferring it from two to four lanes (2 on both sides). This change is due to the increasing population in Lee County. In another Engage Estero article it...
The Unseen Water Map: Wetlands, Drainage, Storm-Water Systems, Flood Concerns
Results for "" East Corkscrew Road has continued to grow with improved accessibility and supported economic expansion. Due to the increase in new housing, commercial spaces, and road expansion, the water systems including wetlands, drainage patterns, and stormwater...
Keeping Estero Beautiful: A Tribute to Julie Yellig and Our Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers
Results for "" On Saturday, March 14th, the Estero Recreation Center was filled with a well-deserved sense of community pride as Julie Yellig hosted a pizza party to recognize the dedicated volunteers of the local Adopt-A-Highway program. For the past few years,...