Results for "" Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Conversations about growth, development, wildlife,...
FGCU Written Articles
Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road
Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road Introduction In recent years, East Corkscrew Road has become a...
Complete Streets
East Corkscrew Road became a busy corridor because of the fast-housing growth and road expansion, but the downside to...
Sustainability in Estero
Results for "" 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...
FGCU’s Students Write Articles For Engage Estero
Results for "" Who says writing assignments have to be boring? This semester, Engage Estero teamed up with Professor Barbara Wright’s composition class at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) for a collaboration that brought local history and environmental awareness...
Guardians Of the Gulf
Guardians Of the Gulf The state of Florida is known to be one of the most biologically diverse states in the country. It is home to several different ecosystems including wetlands, estuaries, pinewoods, hammocks, and mangrove forests. The Outstanding Florida Waters...
Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring our Veterans Honoring veterans has been an issue facing the community for years now. Not only does honoring our veterans show a gesture of gratitude towards those who have served, but it is a responsibility of every American citizen to take part in helping...
Post-Hurricane Ian: Fort Myers Beach Rebuilds
Post-Hurricane Ian: Fort Myers Beach Rebuilds The barrier island of Fort Myers Beach continues reconstruction and recovery following the 2022 impact of Hurricane Ian. The storm has been considered one of five of the worst natural disasters in recent history, and...
Koreshan State Park: Strange History, Wonderful Park
Koreshan State Park: Strange History, Wonderful Park As many people in Estero may know, Koreshan State Park is rich with native flora and fauna like live oaks, palms, and slash pines, mixed with some historic plantings like jacaranda and eucalyptus (Florida State...
Living Shorelines in Estero
Living Shorelines in Estero What is a Shoreline and Living Shoreline Shorelines are natural environments that undergo erosion and accretion from wave energy and tide changes. The process of erosion and accretion is often worsened by human activities. This causes harm...
Why Community Recreation Is So Important
Why is Community Recreation So Important? By Aidan Lingo, FGCU Student Introduction Every strong community needs a place where people can come together, stay active, and have fun. Recreation centers and community sports programs do just that. They are more than just...
Esteros’ Poor Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution
Esteros' Poor Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution By Alex Rice and Jake Dobson, FGCU Students for Engage Estero Introduction Estero is known for its proximity to beautiful beaches, aquatic ecosystems, and vast wetlands. But when you take a deeper look, you will find...