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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.

All Stories by Gwendolyn Craig

Interim DEC commissioner appointed

By Gwendolyn Craig

Sean Mahar, executive deputy commissioner of the DEC, will be the interim commissioner after Basil Seggos exits.

Claudia Braymer playing rugby

From rugby to environmental advocacy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Claudia Braymer's journey to leadership role at Protect the Adirondacks

rangers in red conducting a rescue. rangers have been pushing for retirement eligibility equal to other areas of law enforcement

Rangers: New medical training plan raises concerns

By Gwendolyn Craig

Ranger union questions state decision to transition away from Wilderness Medical Associates International

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

Inspector General’s Office confirms APA investigation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Few clues of the nature of 'ongoing' probe that brought agents to APA headquarters

White Lake

Court upholds APA decision not to hold public hearing for Adirondack mine

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack White Lake Association, Protect the Adirondacks lose appeal against APA

great camp santanoni

Accessibility issues at Great Camp Santanoni

By Gwendolyn Craig

Though spring has arrived, it’s unclear how the state will provide access for people with disabilities to Great Camp Santanoni.

One of the production buildings for WhistlePig Whiskey in Moriah

New tests suggest wider spread of whiskey fungus in small Adirondack town

By Gwendolyn Craig

State requires action by WhistlePig Whiskey in tiny Adirondack town

Brant Lake

Herbicide treatment coming to Brant Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

Brant Lake in Warren County will be the third weed-plagued Adirondack lake to receive the treatment, joining Lake Luzerne and Minerva Lake.

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

APA praises executive director, welcomes new staff

By Gwendolyn Craig

Remarks for Barbara Rice mark her 2-year anniversary of leading Adirondack Park Agency

Rescue on Basin Mountain

Four High Peaks rescues in 3 days creates busy Adirondack weekend for rangers

By Gwendolyn Craig

A rescue Friday, two rescues Saturday and a rescue Sunday: All in a weekend’s work for state forest rangers in the Adirondack mountains.