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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

A conference room full of members of the Adirondack Landowners Association in Blue Mountain Lake

What are the fossil fuel alternatives for rural camp owners?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Landowners with some of the largest inholdings in the Adirondack Park are concerned the state’s climate laws disregard rural properties.

A Verizon cell tower on a truck at the intersection of state Route 9 and 73 in New Russia seen in January 2023

Sen. Stec: Adirondack Park needs better cell service

By Gwendolyn Craig

State Sen. Dan Stec raises concerns about the lack of cell coverage in the region.

ticks in a container

Spring is here, and so are ticks

By Gwendolyn Craig

May and June are the peak months when nymph ticks are out, researchers and health officials warn. Here's what you can do to prevent a bite.

Adirondack Park Agency director Barbara Rice and board chair John Ernst

After criticism, APA backs down on public comment restrictions

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA back-tracked on it proposals to limit its public comment opportunities and shorten the review of policies.

Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

APA lands on wild forest roads policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Compromise gives state agencies ability to determine additional 13 miles of wild forest roads

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

APA at a crossroads on wild forest roads policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

At issue: A cap on roads in wild forest, and whether routes only accessible to people with disabilities should be included.

A map shows one of the concepts proposed for a luxury resort and housing complex in Jay.

APA kicks back Jay subdivision application for 3rd time

By Gwendolyn Craig

Some environmental groups think the agency has more questions to ask.

Environmental Protection Fund for the win: Adirondack projects make the state budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park projects including visitor management and lake surveys will get a sliver of the state’s $229 billion budget.

Adirondack Park Agency meeting

Former APA heads slam changes to commenting policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hundreds write against Adirondack Park Agency's public comment, policy proposals

An aerial view of islands on Crossett Lake in Washington County.

Developer purchases Fort Ann Boy Scout camp for personal use

By Gwendolyn Craig

New construction proposed for the 945-acre lakeside site