Colleen Cronin
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
ecoRI News reporter | reach out at colleen at ecoRI dot org
Atlantic Commission’s Decision to Lower Menhaden Catch Limit Frustrates Fishers, Conservationists
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Atlantic Commission's Decision to Lower Menhaden Catch Limit Frustrates Fishers, Conservationists - ecoRI News
The board that oversees the menhaden fisheries up and down the Atlantic Coast will reduce the catch limit for the species by 20% next year.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Atlantic Commission’s Decision to Lower Menhaden Catch Limit Frustrates Fishers, Conservationists
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Looking for something cool to do next week? Sign up FOR FREE for @ecorinews.bsky.social Compost Convo @ Innovate Newport 11/6! www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-co...
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Looking for something cool to do next week? Sign up FOR FREE for @ecorinews.bsky.social Compost Convo @ Innovate Newport 11/6! www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-co...
Looking for RIPTA riders impacted by the service cuts implemented last month. I'm hoping to work on a series of stories about the cuts for @ecorinews.bsky.social. You can DM me and or email (colleen@ecori.org)
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Looking for RIPTA riders impacted by the service cuts implemented last month. I'm hoping to work on a series of stories about the cuts for @ecorinews.bsky.social. You can DM me and or email (colleen@ecori.org)
Reposted by Colleen Cronin
ICYMI: Metcalf Institute hosted Equity on the Table: A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change last Thursday. @colleen-cronin.bsky.social covered the panel for @ecorinews.bsky.social - read the article online!
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Needed to Address Effects of Climate Change on Food, Public Health - ecoRI News
URI's Metcalf Institute talk brings together scientists and journalists.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
ICYMI: Metcalf Institute hosted Equity on the Table: A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change last Thursday. @colleen-cronin.bsky.social covered the panel for @ecorinews.bsky.social - read the article online!
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Leave It to Beaver: Animals’ Presence Prompts Exeter Homeowner to Start Non-Lethal Management Company
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Leave It to Beaver: Animals' Presence Prompts Exeter Homeowner to Start Non-Lethal Management Company - ecoRI News
Molly Hastings had just bought a new home in Exeter, R.I., when she noticed the water line of the pond on the property creeping up.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Leave It to Beaver: Animals’ Presence Prompts Exeter Homeowner to Start Non-Lethal Management Company
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Reposted by Colleen Cronin
"Clement said the larger issue caused by transit cuts is how it could affect residents’ need for cars and thus the need to include more parking in development."
ESSENTIAL read on housing & transportation from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social of @ecorinews.bsky.social:
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ESSENTIAL read on housing & transportation from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social of @ecorinews.bsky.social:
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RIPTA Bus Service Cuts Could Disproportionately Affect Affordable Housing Residents - ecoRI News
Affordable housing is often located near public transit stops.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Clement said the larger issue caused by transit cuts is how it could affect residents’ need for cars and thus the need to include more parking in development."
ESSENTIAL read on housing & transportation from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social of @ecorinews.bsky.social:
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ESSENTIAL read on housing & transportation from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social of @ecorinews.bsky.social:
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Assoc Prof Tyler Kartzinel co-authored a new study revealing that the iconic diamondback terrapin, a keystone predator in salt marshes, faces heightened risks due to decreased genetic diversity.
Learn more from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social in @ecorinews.bsky.social: ecori.org/brown-study-...
Learn more from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social in @ecorinews.bsky.social: ecori.org/brown-study-...
October 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Assoc Prof Tyler Kartzinel co-authored a new study revealing that the iconic diamondback terrapin, a keystone predator in salt marshes, faces heightened risks due to decreased genetic diversity.
Learn more from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social in @ecorinews.bsky.social: ecori.org/brown-study-...
Learn more from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social in @ecorinews.bsky.social: ecori.org/brown-study-...
The state gave ~$30M to several affordable housing projects earlier this yr — all are sited on lines that are impact by @ripta.com service cuts.
I took a look at how bus cuts could impact the state's housing goals @ecorinews.bsky.social
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I took a look at how bus cuts could impact the state's housing goals @ecorinews.bsky.social
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RIPTA Bus Service Cuts Could Disproportionately Affect Affordable Housing Residents - ecoRI News
Affordable housing is often located near public transit stops.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The state gave ~$30M to several affordable housing projects earlier this yr — all are sited on lines that are impact by @ripta.com service cuts.
I took a look at how bus cuts could impact the state's housing goals @ecorinews.bsky.social
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I took a look at how bus cuts could impact the state's housing goals @ecorinews.bsky.social
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For the second time in three years, a family had to reconcile the death of a loved one at the same busy intersection on Union Avenue. And both families are asking: Why did it have to happen twice?
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Second Fatality in Three Years Highlights Dangers of Crossing at Providence's Union Avenue Intersection - ecoRI News
A school bus driver hit Lucas García in the crosswalk earlier this month.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
For the second time in three years, a family had to reconcile the death of a loved one at the same busy intersection on Union Avenue. And both families are asking: Why did it have to happen twice?
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I just finished up my tenure as an @reportforamerica.bsky.social corps member at the end of May, and it was an incredible three years. If you're interested in applying for the next cohort, feel free to reach out/sign up for one of these info sessions!
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Apply now to be a Report for America corps member.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I just finished up my tenure as an @reportforamerica.bsky.social corps member at the end of May, and it was an incredible three years. If you're interested in applying for the next cohort, feel free to reach out/sign up for one of these info sessions!
www.reportforamerica.org/reporters/
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Looking for something fun to do outside this fall.... Take a look at Blithewold's bamboo birds! @ecorinews.bsky.social
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Blithewold’s Big Bamboo Birds Meant to Send Message of Conservation - ecoRI News
The art's creators are "very concerned about the state of birds in our world today."
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October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Looking for something fun to do outside this fall.... Take a look at Blithewold's bamboo birds! @ecorinews.bsky.social
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ICYMI: Here's a rundown of what happened at the latest @ripta.com board meeting: ecori.org/ripta-board-... @ecorinews.bsky.social
RIPTA Board Approves Purchase of 25 Accessible Vans for Paratransit Service - ecoRI News
Unlike the past couple of meetings, few members of the public attended the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s most recent board meeting.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ICYMI: Here's a rundown of what happened at the latest @ripta.com board meeting: ecori.org/ripta-board-... @ecorinews.bsky.social
I crunched the numbers, and only about half of the recycling tickets issued in PVD over the last few years are actually paid. Read more about why/how that happens: ecori.org/lax-enforcem... @ecorinews.bsky.social
Lax Enforcement, Lack of Awareness Result in Poor Recycling Ticket Returns in Providence - ecoRI News
Recycling tickets come with a $50 fine, plus fees for paying online and additional fees for late payments.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I crunched the numbers, and only about half of the recycling tickets issued in PVD over the last few years are actually paid. Read more about why/how that happens: ecori.org/lax-enforcem... @ecorinews.bsky.social
Reposted by Colleen Cronin
The #ClimateMatters spotlight continues with reporting on warming trends from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social, a Metcalf alum writing for @ecorinews.bsky.social! Read about temp rise in RI: As They Become More Common, Heat Waves Will Also Be More Destructive @climatecentral.org
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As They Become More Common, Heat Waves Will Also Be More Destructive - ecoRI News
Rhode Island hasn’t always needed to be ready for the consequences of extreme heat, but that time is coming to end as climate change ramps up.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The #ClimateMatters spotlight continues with reporting on warming trends from @colleen-cronin.bsky.social, a Metcalf alum writing for @ecorinews.bsky.social! Read about temp rise in RI: As They Become More Common, Heat Waves Will Also Be More Destructive @climatecentral.org
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Had a lot of fun learning about Cumberlandite (the official rock of RI) and its sister rock in Sweden for this @ecorinews.bsky.social story! ecori.org/a-tale-of-sh...
A Tale of 'Shared Magma' Bridging Rhode Island and Sweden - ecoRI News
The Swedish and Rhode Island rocks were formed billions of years ago and have almost identical geochemical compositions.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Had a lot of fun learning about Cumberlandite (the official rock of RI) and its sister rock in Sweden for this @ecorinews.bsky.social story! ecori.org/a-tale-of-sh...
Two-thirds of the spending included in the new STIP is allotted for roads and bridges. @ecorinews.bsky.social
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State Planning Council Approves New Transportation Improvement Plan Draft, with Bulk of Funding Going to RIDOT - ecoRI News
Rhode Island has a new road map for its transportation priorities after the State Planning Council approved the State Transportation Improvement Program 2026-2035.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Two-thirds of the spending included in the new STIP is allotted for roads and bridges. @ecorinews.bsky.social
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Despite some temporary funding funneling to @ripta.com, the agency is still implementing major cuts that will start at the end of the month.
Read about how it will affect the folks that work and shop at this Narragansett plaza @ecorinews.bsky.social
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Read about how it will affect the folks that work and shop at this Narragansett plaza @ecorinews.bsky.social
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RIPTA's Service Cuts 'Affect People that Don't Have Options' - ecoRI News
RIPTA is planning to reduce service on 46 different lines.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Despite some temporary funding funneling to @ripta.com, the agency is still implementing major cuts that will start at the end of the month.
Read about how it will affect the folks that work and shop at this Narragansett plaza @ecorinews.bsky.social
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Read about how it will affect the folks that work and shop at this Narragansett plaza @ecorinews.bsky.social
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Latest Blab Lab episode is out. @pvdstreets.bsky.social advocate 17yr old Cedric Ye chats with me about RIPTA, trains, and homework!
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Teen Transit Advocate Has Done His Homework - ecoRI News
Cedric Ye has become a fixture of the Rhode Island transit advocacy scene. He talked to ecoRI News reporter and Blab Lab host Colleen Cronin about the problems and opportunities […]
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September 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Latest Blab Lab episode is out. @pvdstreets.bsky.social advocate 17yr old Cedric Ye chats with me about RIPTA, trains, and homework!
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ICYMI: Starting working on those high-knee exercises, RI-ers, you're going to have to start stomping if these numbers keep going up!
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September 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
ICYMI: Starting working on those high-knee exercises, RI-ers, you're going to have to start stomping if these numbers keep going up!
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While RI has spent decades and millions of $$$ erecting fish ladders, removing dams, and cleaning up its rivers to shore up dwindling river herring populations, they face major challenges out at sea.
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Are Rhode Island River Herring’s Problems Really Out at Sea? - ecoRI News
A foundational species, river herring sit at the bottom of the aquatic food chain, helping to feed larger animals.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
While RI has spent decades and millions of $$$ erecting fish ladders, removing dams, and cleaning up its rivers to shore up dwindling river herring populations, they face major challenges out at sea.
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We made a searchable table so that you can see how your route is impacted under the new plan, compared to to the prior proposal:
August 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We made a searchable table so that you can see how your route is impacted under the new plan, compared to to the prior proposal:
McKee to Redirect $3M in Federal Funds to RIPTA; Seeks Fare Increase, Administrative Cuts
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McKee to Redirect $3M in Federal Funds to RIPTA; Seeks Fare Increase, Administrative Cuts - ecoRI News
The additional funding still leaves RIPTA with a $7 million deficit in the coming fiscal year.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
McKee to Redirect $3M in Federal Funds to RIPTA; Seeks Fare Increase, Administrative Cuts
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SCOOP: After several failed attempts at scheduling a meeting, Paolino referred to RIPTA as a “joke,” and said he would not attend future meetings on the hub, according to an Aug. 5 email obtained through a public records request and reviewed by @ecorinews.bsky.social.
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While RIPTA Held Service Cut Hearings, McKee’s Office Scheduled Bus Hub Discussions with Paolino - ecoRI News
RIPTA held public hearings last year and hired a firm to find a location for a new bus hub, though a final decision has not been made. The agency was urged to pause the plans to deal with RIPTA's budg...
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August 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
SCOOP: After several failed attempts at scheduling a meeting, Paolino referred to RIPTA as a “joke,” and said he would not attend future meetings on the hub, according to an Aug. 5 email obtained through a public records request and reviewed by @ecorinews.bsky.social.
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To all the bug squashers out there: I want to know where you've seen spotted lantern flies in Rhode Island. DM or email me (colleen@ecori.org)
August 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To all the bug squashers out there: I want to know where you've seen spotted lantern flies in Rhode Island. DM or email me (colleen@ecori.org)