East Corkscrew Road was erected in the 1930s, and in the early 2020’s, major expansions were implemented,...
Environment Articles
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...
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...
Summary of April 2025 Meeting on Health and Water Quality
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Quick AED Response, and Florida Right to Clean Water April Community and Membership Meeting Presentation Allan Bowditch President Following a short initial announcement, Engage Estero’s President Allan Bowditch introduced the first...
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 Area A total of 460 pounds of bagged litter was collected by the volunteers this month along US41 between The Vines and Coconut Road....
A Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers
A Thank you to our Volunteers Engage Estero's Adopt-a-Highway program, expertly coordinated by volunteer leader Julie Yellig, has achieved a significant milestone, celebrating its fifth successful season. This community-driven initiative showcases the tremendous...
Celebrating a Cleaner, Greener Estero!
Celebrating a Cleaner, Greener Estero! Julie Yellig’s team of volunteers, comprising residents from Rapallo, Pelican Sound, RiverCreek, Bella Terra, Copperleaf, Belle Lago, The Vines, Riverwoods, Shadow Wood, and Grandezza, collected 380 pounds of bagged litter during...
Your Efforts Do Not Go Unnoticed!
Your Efforts Do Not Go Unnoticed! The February Adopt a Highway team of Volunteers has been hard at work keeping the Estero stretch of Highway 41 clear of debris and rubbish. Between October and April, Engage Estero’s Julie Yellig organizes volunteers to clean areas of...
The Engage Estero management, board members, and the volunteers who keep Estero looking beautiful wish you all a Happy and Enjoyable 2025.
The Engage Estero management, board members, and the volunteers who keep Estero looking beautiful wish you all a Happy and Enjoyable 2025. Engage Estero collaborates with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean an approximate four-mile section of...
Ensuring Estero Looks Its Best for the Holidays!
Ensuring Estero Looks Its Best for the Holidays! With the dedication and effort of Estero volunteers, 520 pounds of bagged litter was collected along Highway 41 during the weekend of Dec 14th. Since October, 1,820 pounds (almost 1 ton) of litter has been collected....
Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Our Community
Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Our Community Highlights of the November 12, 2024 Public Forum Allan Bowditch Chief Communications Officer Video of the Meeting Introduction Join us as we dive into the key takeaways from our recent forum! We gathered together...
Community Pride: The Spirit of Estero Residents
Community Pride: The Spirit of Estero Residents Over this last weekend, Engage Estero’s Adopt a Highway volunteers collected 700 pounds of bagged litter. This effort is conducted with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41 between the...