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Gwendolyn Craig

Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or [email protected]. utm_source=explorer&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=author_bi">Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.

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Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits: Your questions answered

By Gwendolyn Craig

What you need to know about hiking from this High Peaks gateway

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From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association

By Gwendolyn Craig

Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.

Adirondack Mountain Club announces new executive director

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interm director Julia Goren to step down after more than 15 years with the organization

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State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.

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State secures developer for Benson Mines solar facility

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state has found a developer for a 12-megawatt solar array on a former Adirondack Park mine. It will be the state's first "build-ready" solar project.

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Inspector General: DEC forester stole state trail signs

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack store resold the $.75 metal signs for up to $168

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Adirondack Park Agency director addresses allegations of ‘toxic workplace’

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board, local government leaders rally around Barbara Rice, despite some employees’ concerns

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Forest ranger union and state square off around overtime disbursement

By Gwendolyn Craig

The union representing forest rangers and the state continue to disagree on how to assign overtime.

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Changes coming for Chapel Pond, an iconic Route 73 landmark

By Gwendolyn Craig

Plans are underway to make Chapel Pond an accessible site for people with mobility disabilities

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Frontier Town becomes catalyst for changing New York state land acquisitions

By Gwendolyn Craig

How a title issue around North Hudson easement is spurring the state to change policies

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