https://estero-fl.gov/lee-commissioners-award-contract-for-first-phase-of-corkscrew-road-widening/ On March 16, 2021, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract for the first phase of widening Corkscrew Road east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to four...
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Over the years we’ve accomplished a lot as a completely volunteer organization. From local school and education initiatives, to working with community groups, to helping restore Estero historic buildings and monuments to working with FGCU on secondary educational iniatives, we’ve been hard at work and have accomplished some major achievements over 25-years.
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Check out our latest news & original articles sections for the latest information on what Engage Estero is working on at any given times, as well as information on Estero News and the matters and issues that matter to Estero residents. We’re working hard as an all-volunteer community organization and non-profit to bring all residents of Estero together to help steer our community in a great direction now and well-into the future.
Estero’s Hwy 41 Is Much Cleaner This Weekend! More Than 740 Pounds of Rubbish Removed!
The ECCL is pleased to report another extraordinary effort from volunteers helping clear the rubbish along an Estero section of Hwy 41 this weekend. That brings this season's total - starting in October 2021 - to 3,240 pounds, and our total since October 2020 to 8,280...
Featured Volunteer: Julie Yellig
In 2019, Julie approached the ECCL to consider adopting Hwy 41 in Estero through the FDOT Adopt a Highway program, and the program commenced in October 2020. More than 4 tons of litter have been collected since the program began.
Southwest Florida’s Waterways Are Screaming For “Help”. Are We Poisoning Our Water?
Many do not know that our deteriorating water quality is impacting the health of our economy and the residents of Estero and Southwest Florida. The ECCL has a significant role in bridging this education gap. We collaborate with other local groups such as the Calusa...
Why we need workforce housing in the Greater Estero Area: GECR Special Report
Why We Need Workforce Housing in the Greater Estero Area By Allan Bowditch ECCL Chief Communications OfficerIntroduction In many cities across the country, it is increasingly difficult for middle-income workers to buy or rent housing in the areas in which they work....
Benefit from FGCU Interns and Volunteers
Local Organizations Benefit from FGCU Interns and Volunteers The Greater Estero Area reaps multiple benefits from having a major university campus in our community, from cultural opportunities, an influx of younger consumers and workers, and the economic...
The ECCL is now a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization!
The ECCL is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, volunteer civic advocacy organization. Our mission is to advocate for meaningful change that maintains and improves the high quality of life in the greater Estero area through consensus-based advocacy, fact-based research,...