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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.
https://ecori.org/atlantic-commissions-decision-to-lower-menhaden-catch-limit-frustrates-fishers-conservationists/
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Compost Convo @ Innovate Newport 11/6!
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22 days ago
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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 (
[email protected]
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22 days ago
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reposted by
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Metcalf Institute
23 days ago
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.
https://ecori.org/interdisciplinary-collaboration-needed-to-address-effects-of-climate-change-on-food-public-health/
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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.
https://ecori.org/leave-it-to-beaver-animals-presence-prompts-exeter-homeowner-to-start-non-lethal-management-company/
28 days ago
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Liza Birch
30 days ago
"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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RIPTA Bus Service Cuts Could Disproportionately Affect Affordable Housing Residents - ecoRI News
Affordable housing is often located near public transit stops.
https://ecori.org/ripta-bus-service-cuts-could-disproportionately-affect-affordable-housing-residents/
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Colleen Cronin
Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES)
about 1 month ago
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
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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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RIPTA Bus Service Cuts Could Disproportionately Affect Affordable Housing Residents - ecoRI News
Affordable housing is often located near public transit stops.
https://ecori.org/ripta-bus-service-cuts-could-disproportionately-affect-affordable-housing-residents/
about 1 month ago
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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 GarcĂa in the crosswalk earlier this month.
https://ecori.org/second-fatality-in-three-years-highlights-dangers-of-crossing-at-providences-union-avenue-intersection/
about 1 month ago
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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!
www.reportforamerica.org/reporters/
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Reporters - Report for America
Apply now to be a Report for America corps member.
https://www.reportforamerica.org/reporters/
about 1 month ago
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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."
https://ecori.org/blithewolds-big-bamboo-birds-meant-to-send-message-of-conservation/
about 1 month ago
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Street View, Coming to a River Near You
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Street View, Coming to a River Near You - ecoRI News
Such maps will help all those who care about and advocate for rivers and waterways have the data they need to actually plan ways to improve them.
https://ecori.org/street-view-coming-to-a-river-near-you/
about 2 months ago
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ICYMI: Here's a rundown of what happened at the latest
@ripta.com
board meeting:
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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.
https://ecori.org/ripta-board-approves-purchase-of-25-accessible-vans-for-paratransit-service/
about 2 months ago
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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:
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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.
https://ecori.org/lax-enforcement-lack-of-awareness-result-in-poor-recycling-ticket-returns-in-providence/
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Colleen Cronin
Metcalf Institute
about 2 months ago
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.
https://ecori.org/as-they-become-more-common-heat-waves-will-also-be-more-destructive/
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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!
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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.
https://ecori.org/a-tale-of-shared-magma-bridging-rhode-island-and-sweden/
2 months ago
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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.
https://ecori.org/state-planning-council-approves-new-transportation-improvement-plan-draft-with-bulk-of-funding-going-to-ridot/
2 months ago
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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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RIPTA's Service Cuts 'Affect People that Don't Have Options' - ecoRI News
RIPTA is planning to reduce service on 46 different lines.
https://ecori.org/riptas-service-cuts-affect-people-that-dont-have-options/
2 months ago
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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!
ecori.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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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 […]
https://ecori.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e13b2166588ced0a86d845032&id=518bf7942e&e=cff4b92862
3 months ago
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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!
ecori.org/have-you-see...
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3 months ago
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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.
https://ecori.org/are-rhode-island-river-herrings-problems-really-out-at-sea/
3 months ago
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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:
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3 months ago
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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.
https://ecori.org/mckee-to-redirect-3m-in-federal-funds-to-ripta-seeks-fare-increase-administrative-cuts/
3 months ago
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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...
https://ecori.org/while-ripta-held-service-cut-hearings-mckees-office-scheduled-bus-hub-discussions-with-paolino/
3 months ago
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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 (
[email protected]
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3 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
ecoRI News
3 months ago
Just a few days left to take advantage of early-bird pricing and save $15 on tickets to our 16th Zero-Trash Birthday Bash. 🎂🗑️♻️ Celebrate 16 years of good, clean environmental reporting.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1441262798...
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16th Zero-Trash Birthday Bash
Have a blast without the trash — while raising funds for ecoRI News' environmental reporting and watchdog journalism.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1441262798829
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If
@ripta.com
cuts move forward, this rider will likely need to withdraw from grad school... Read her story
@ecorinews.bsky.social
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RIPTA Service Cuts Would Have Profound Effect on this Washington County Resident - ecoRI News
Samantha Maar, who doesn’t own a car, will likely defer graduate school if the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority moves forward with planned cuts to its service.
https://ecori.org/ripta-service-cuts-would-have-profound-effect-on-this-washington-county-resident/
3 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES)
3 months ago
IBES Professors Stephen Porder and Meredith Hastings spoke to
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
@ecorinews.bsky.social
about heatwaves, their effect on human and environmental health, and ways to minimize their harm. “We know what’s coming,” Porder said. “There’s no excuse for not preparing for it.”
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Want to know what this thing is??? Sorry you gotta to read the story to find out...
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3 months ago
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Slugging around Providence today in the heat? Check out our story about heat waves, why they are happening and how we could prevent their worst impacts in the future:
ecori.org/as-they-beco...
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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.
https://ecori.org/as-they-become-more-common-heat-waves-will-also-be-more-destructive/
3 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
Ted Nesi
3 months ago
TARGET 12: RIDOT budgeted $2 million to keep tow trucks on the Washington Bridge 24/7 The actual cost? $6.8 million so far - and rising fast Here's a closer look at why the budget was so far off and how much more taxpayers are set to spend in the future
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$6.8 million spent so far to keep tow trucks on Washington Bridge around the clock
RIDOT acknowledges the agency never updated its $2 million budget for towing, but says it has found the money from savings elsewhere.
https://www.wpri.com/target-12/6-8-million-spent-so-far-to-keep-tow-trucks-on-washington-bridge-around-the-clock/?1
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Colleen Cronin
ecoRI News
3 months ago
Old enough to drive! ecoRI News is turning 16, and we're celebrating with a zero-trash birthday bash on Sept. 18. Get your tickets by Aug. 22 and save $15.
ztb16.eventbrite.com
(TBH, if ecoRI News were a person, it probably wouldn't drive; it would take transit.)
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16th Zero-Trash Birthday Bash
Have a blast without the trash — while raising funds for ecoRI News' environmental reporting and watchdog journalism.
https://ZTB16.eventbrite.com
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Glad I was able to give the welcoming speech for today's Open Government Summit on behalf of @FiveFreedoms. I spoke on how APRA law is a floor not a ceiling and how appreciative I am when public records officers also use it that way.
4 months ago
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My first ever time on TV! Thanks
@elisherman.bsky.social
and
@kimkalunian.bsky.social
for being so kind and asking such great questions!
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https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-30-25-colleen-cronin-talks-recycling-violations-in-providence/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_Eli_Sherman
https://t.co/GSZDRFWSdR
4 months ago
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reposted by
Colleen Cronin
ecoRI News
4 months ago
Our own
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
discussed her recent reporting on recycling violations in PVD on
@wpri12.bsky.social
with
@elisherman.bsky.social
@kimkalunian.bsky.social
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New: Data Shows Providence’s Lowest-Income Neighborhood Ticketed Most for Recycling Violations (25,000+ data points, two records requests, and a python script later
@ecorinews.bsky.social
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Data Shows Providence's Poorest Neighborhood Ticketed Most for Recycling Violations - ecoRI News
Providence's ordinance mandates that residents can only put recyclable waste in their recycling bins or face a $50 fine.
https://ecori.org/data-shows-providences-poorest-neighborhood-ticketed-most-for-recycling-violations/
4 months ago
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While many of his colleagues administered final exams and graded term papers last semester, Jameson Chace was at sea. Spoke to a
@salvereginauni.bsky.social
prof who just went out on a big voyage with
@noaa.gov
.
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Salve Regina Professor Awed By NOAA's Work on the Ocean - ecoRI News
While many of his colleagues administered final exams and graded term papers last semester, Jameson Chace was at sea.
https://ecori.org/salve-regina-professor-awed-by-noaas-work-on-the-ocean/
4 months ago
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Here's a chart that tracks populations in different freshwater environments over time:
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4 months ago
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Are fish ladders effective at helping herring? I dug into this question and it is a lot harder to answer that you'd think:
ecori.org/how-helpful-...
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How Helpful Are Fish Ladders for Breeding Herring? - ecoRI News
To swim up the lower part of the Woonasquatucket River, spawning herring must traverse a series of fish ladders before they can reach their breeding grounds upstream.
https://ecori.org/how-helpful-are-fish-ladders-for-breeding-herring/
4 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
Rail enthusiast wife Daria
5 months ago
Turns out I’m not the only cranky local woman who wants better transit service.
@hypatian.org
spoke to
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
for
@ecorinews.bsky.social
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Transit Riders Worried Their RIPTA Routes Will Be Cut - ecoRI News
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority scheduled public hearings for this summer to discuss cuts to service and fee increases.
https://ecori.org/transit-riders-worried-their-ripta-routes-will-be-cut/
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Here's the story!
@ecorinews.bsky.social
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5 months ago
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NEW: DEM wrote in with concerns about public records reform this session, so I decided to look at how many/what kinds of requests they get compared to others state agencies
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5 months ago
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Pics from a Richmond hike last week that didn't make it into the story...
#haysentedfern
#holdontightspidermonkey
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5 months ago
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Source search: Looking to speak with folks who got to work from home or got the day off today/tomorrow from work because of the heat wave. Feel free to DM or email me (
[email protected]
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5 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
John Marion
5 months ago
I ❤️ this piece by
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
about Zach Gauthier, who is a dogged advocate and wonderful guy.
ecori.org/mr-gauthier-...
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Mr. Gauthier Goes to Smith Hill to Support Public Transit - ecoRI News
Zach Gauthier has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He can’t drive, so he depends on RIPTA’s paratransit service for people with disabilities.
https://ecori.org/mr-gauthier-goes-to-smith-hill-to-support-public-transit/
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Mr. Gauthier Goes to Smith Hill to Support Public Transit My latest for
@ecorinews.bsky.social
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Mr. Gauthier Goes to Smith Hill to Support Public Transit - ecoRI News
Zach Gauthier has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He can’t drive, so he depends on RIPTA’s paratransit service for people with disabilities.
https://ecori.org/mr-gauthier-goes-to-smith-hill-to-support-public-transit/
5 months ago
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🍓🍓🍓 Recently went to the Strawberry Thanksgiving, hosted by the Tomaquag Museum! Read all about it...
@ecorinews.bsky.social
ecori.org/narragansett...
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Tomaquag Museum's Annual Strawberry Thanksgiving Brings Family, Community Together - ecoRI News
The event is one of 13 celebrations held for each moon of the year.
https://ecori.org/narragansett-tribes-annual-strawberry-thanksgiving-brings-family-community-together/
5 months ago
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Great budget summary from
@nancyklavin.bsky.social
. For context on
@ripta.com
, this plan still leaves them at a $17M deficit, similar to last year's hole which would have led to major cuts to fixed-route service (which you can read a little bit about at the link)
ecori.org/riders-beg-r...
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5 months ago
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The Narragansett Bay Estuarine Research Reserve has been open for decades, but federal funding issues threaten its mission of study, education, and stewardship.
ecori.org/prudence-isl...
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5 months ago
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Colleen Cronin
Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES)
6 months ago
IBES Professor Stephen Porder spoke to
@colleen-cronin.bsky.social
@ecorinews.bsky.social
about the history of composting, "not[ing] that for most of human history, composting was the rule and not the exception."
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