Up to 52 million taxpayer dollars were budgeted for the expansion of Corkscrew Road, but up until now, residents have...
Environment Articles
East Corkscrew Road
East Corkscrew Road was erected in the 1930s, and in the early 2020’s, major expansions were implemented,...
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...
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 volunteers of the local Adopt-A-Highway program. For the past few years, Yellig has been the...
Understanding the Ecology and Function of Estero’s Storm Water Ponds
Spring 2026 FGCU Student Essay Series East Corkscrew became a channel for conveying water because of increased development and stormwater systems and channel runoff through the area, but the tradeoff is increased pollution risk and environmental strain on local...
Sustainability in Estero
Our guest author this semester is Brandi Freeman, a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Health Science. Her column will focus on sustainability - the impacts of environmental health, community well-being, and equitable access to resources on public...
Another 360 pounds of litter removed from US 41!
Thanks to the incredible teamwork of our volunteers, 360 pounds of litter were removed from our community this month alone—now that’s impact! This month’s volunteers proudly came from Rapallo, Pelican Sound, RiverCreek, Bella Terra, Copperleaf, and The Vines, showing...
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 question: Why does this winter feel so brutally cold? It sounds like a contradiction—but some scientists say it actually makes sense. One of them is Judah...
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 beaches, are also perks of living in Estero. This comes with risks though, due to hurricane season and copious amounts of rain, water level rising and...
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...