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Environment Articles
Larry Kiker Preserve
Results for "" The Larry Kiker Preserve, which was originally intended for conservation, is currently being redesigned...
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...
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, Florida
Archives and Resources: State Parks Near Estero, Florida This 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 Program Introduction 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 Florida The second of the FGCU student articles by Tanner Povey and Olivia Neild Southern 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 Construction The 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 Ignore Hurricane 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...
Preserving Florida’s Future: Safeguarding Our Communities’ Health, Stability, And Prosperity
Preserving Florida's Future: Safeguarding Our Communities' Health, Stability, and Prosperity Florida has long been celebrated for its pristine beaches, vibrant wildlife, and thriving communities. But beneath the surface, an escalating crisis threatens the very...