A PUBLIC FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ISSUES, SOLUTIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ACTION AT FGCU COHEN CENTER BALLROOM ON NOVEMBER 12TH, STARTING AT 6 P.M.
Are You Concerned About the Urgent and Hazardous Nature of Climate Change? This will be the first part of a two-part series addressing Climate Change, Issues, Solutions, and Sustainability in greater Estero.
Your involvement in this forum is not just important; it’s empowering. By incorporating diverse perspectives and insights, we can develop comprehensive solutions that address the pressing environmental issues we face. We need your input to ensure our discussions are inclusive and reflect the community’s needs and aspirations. Your voice can make a significant difference in our community’s future.
Please RSVP at https://esterotoday.com/nov2024 to confirm your attendance, as space is limited.
YOU’LL LEARN:
- What pressing climate change and warming issues threaten our environment and quality of life in greater Estero?
- How are increasing temperatures directly impacting greater Estero?
- What do climate change and warming mean in a municipal environment (transportation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, environmental sustainability growth policies?)?
- What climate change and warming threat-mitigating projects can be implemented?
- What examples of active participation are pivotal to driving the transformative changes we need?
- What is a “Reasoned Plan of Action” approach?
- What organization should lead the establishment of the approach in greater Estero?
- How can we establish local climate change and warming efforts related to water quality, municipal climate change and warming, environmental education, and community engagement?
- What are the potential sources of water pollution, climate change, and warming in greater Estero?
- Given the continued growth in urbanization, is the quantity of water in greater Estero available from our aquifers?
○ What are the solutions if there is a potential water shortage?
Greg Tolley, Professor of Marine Science and Executive Director of The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University, will moderate the Forum.
PANEL MEMBERS:
➢ Mike Savarese, Professor, Department of Marine and Earth Sciences, FGCU.
➢ Matt DePaolis, Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
➢ Codty Pierce, The Calusa Waterkeeper.
➢ FGCU Student studying environmental issues.
SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU TO ACCESS
1. IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES. If you haven’t seen the summary of the September 27th Community and Member Meeting, which examined the following topics, please use the following link to access the information. https://www.esterotoday.com/event/sept2024/
• Jonathan Witenko, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine at Lee Health, spoke briefly about the value of AI in the clinical, patient, and back-office settings.
• Barbara Shearer, President of Neighbors Network of Lee County, explained the organization’s mission is to make the experience of aging in one’s home a feasible choice, with neighbors helping neighbors across generations to create a socially connected community that benefits everyone. Once fully rolled out, its volunteers will provide various support services to help people live independently at home and in their local community. https://leeneighbors.org/
• Mary Schoeffel, Executive Director of The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida, explained their efforts are aimed at patients and their caregivers, encompassing
2. AN UPDATE ON ESTERO’S UTILITIES EXPANSION PROGRAM (UEP). The article, which can be accessed via the link below, provides up-to-date information on the current Grant Status and explains the possible cost implications. Because other grants are pending, the cost assessment is difficult at this time. The Estero Village Management objective is to optimize the value of the grants that can be obtained before execution begins and reduce the cost for homeowners involved in the UEP and Estero residents. https://www.esterotoday.com/an-important-update-on-the-septic-to-mains-sewer-conversion-for-estero-residents/ dedicated support programs, advocation, raising awareness, and educating healthcare professionals and the wider community about Parkinson’s disease. https://parkinsonassociationswfl.org/index.html
• Kay Jasso, CEO of the MS Center of SWFL, although unable to make the meeting, was anxious for people who would like more information on MS to view the details on their website.https://parkinsonassociationswfl.org/index.html
