On Saturday, March 14th, the Estero Recreation Center was filled with a well-deserved sense of community pride as...
Environment Articles
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...
Sustainability in Estero
Our guest author this semester is Brandi Freeman, a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Health...
Esteros’ Poor Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution
Esteros' Poor Water Quality and Nutrient PollutionBy Alex Rice and Jake Dobson, FGCU Students for Engage Estero IntroductionEstero is known for its proximity to beautiful beaches, aquatic ecosystems, and vast wetlands. But when you take a deeper look, you will find...
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, Florida
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, FloridaThis article is sourced from Florida, Kirsten Travis and Jaden Wheeler, Department of English, Florida Gulf Coast University. Introduction Florida’s state parks are home to some of the most beautiful, diverse,...
Update on Estero Village’s Utilities Expansion Program (Septic to Sewer)
Update on Estero Village's Utilities Expansion ProgramIntroduction The Village staff and Council have been working on Utilities Expansion (potable water and sanitary sewer) since 2016. Like many government processes, it "takes time." Their focus: 1) clean up 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...