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...
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...
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...
Facing the Pain of Global Warming: “Partnering for a Stronger, Safer Estero”
Facing the Pain of Global Warming:“Partnering for a Stronger, Safer Estero”Global warming is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily reality. From rising sea levels and extreme weather to disrupted food systems and health risks, its effects are being felt in Estero...
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...
Preserving Florida’s Future: Safeguarding Our Communities’ Health, Stability, And Prosperity
Preserving Florida's Future: Safeguarding Our Communities' Health, Stability, and ProsperityFlorida has long been celebrated for its pristine beaches, vibrant wildlife, and thriving communities. But beneath the surface, an escalating crisis threatens the very...
Summary of April 2025 Meeting on Health and Water Quality
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Quick AED Response, and Florida Right to Clean WaterApril Community and Membership Meeting[dmpro_masonry_gallery images="41696,41697,41699,41698" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default"...
April Adopt-a-Highway bags 460 lbs of litter.
April Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers Bag 460 lbs of Litter!A Fantastic Volunteer Achievement Benefiting Everyone in the Greater Estero AreaA total of 460 pounds of bagged litter was collected by the volunteers this month along US41 between The Vines and Coconut Road....