Invasive Species & Native Landscaping in Southwest Florida Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Southwest...
Environment Articles
The Estero River as Gateway: Opening the Door to Our Hidden Estuary
The Estero River as Gateway: Opening the Door to Our Hidden Estuary Most people in Estero live just a few miles from...
Heat, Shade & Tree Canopy: Why It Matters for Estero’s Future
Heat, Shade & Tree Canopy: Why It Matters for Estero’s Future Guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU As Southwest...
Waste & Recycling Realities in Lee County
Waste & Recycling Realities in Lee County 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...
Traffic Emissions Near Schools: A Public Health Concern
Traffic Emissions Near Schools: A Public Health Concern 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...
Coastal Resilience: Preparing Southwest Florida for the Future
Coastal Resilience: Preparing Southwest Florida for the Future 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...
Myth vs. Fact: Navigating Environmental Claims in Our Community
Myth vs. Fact: Navigating Environmental Claims in Our Community 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...
Larry Kiker Preserve
Larry Kiker Preserve 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...
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
The Unseen Water Map: Wetlands, Drainage, Storm-Water Systems, Flood Concerns 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...
Keeping Estero Beautiful: A Tribute to Julie Yellig and Our Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers
Keeping Estero Beautiful: A Tribute to Julie Yellig and Our Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers 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...