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. The volunteers that helped in this month’s clean-up...
ECCL is supporting the efforts of four environmental organizations in their effort to reduce damage being done to the Big Cypress Preserve just a few miles from Estero by the Burnett Oil, Inc in its activities exploring there for oil. You can, too.
We ask that you click on the link provided below in order to be taken to The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s web site that fully explains the problem and will enable you to easily send a letter supporting the efforts of The Conservancy, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the National Parks Conservation Association, and the Center for Biological Diversity to curb the damage being done. ECCL has already sent its own letter.
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ECCL Letter to the National Park Service and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection:
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Pete Cangialosi
Environmental Director
Estero Council of Community Leaders