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.
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]. Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.
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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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Inspector General: DEC forester stole state trail signs
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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
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.
Changes coming for iconic Route 73 landmark
By Gwendolyn Craig
Plans are underway to make Chapel Pond an accessible site for people with mobility disabilities
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
New York is one step closer to accepting title insurance for state land purchases
By Gwendolyn Craig
Conservation organizations hope change will spur more land protection
Nearly half of Adirondack Park Agency staff allege management abuse
By Gwendolyn Craig
APA board members have remained silent following Feb. 12 letters sent by union detailing ‘culture of fear’ at agency
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington, now closed, is listed for sale
By Gwendolyn Craig
Owner seeks buyers for refuge and waterfront property