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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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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

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

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

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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington, now closed, is listed for sale

By Gwendolyn Craig

Owner seeks buyers for refuge and waterfront property

Adirondack Park Lobby Day in 2023 in Albany

Turning point: What 2025 holds for environmental groups in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Changing of the guard brings new leaders to tackle Adirondack Park challenges

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Adirondack Wilderness Advocates push for protected areas

By Gwendolyn Craig

Boreas Ponds Tract and beyond: How a small group influences state conservation efforts

David Gibson at Woodward Lake

Defending ‘forever wild’: Adirondack Wild’s commitment to the Forest Preserve

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Wild serves in watchdog role

Peter Bauer and Claudia Braymer

Transitioning leadership at Protect the Adirondacks brings new era in conservation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Assessing Peter Bauer's legacy as Claudia Braymer steps into new role

Neil Woodworth, Michael Barrett and Julia Goren

Navigating change: Adirondack Mountain Club seeks dynamic leader

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interim director Julia Goren leads ADK's charge in summit stewardship, visitor engagement

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Settling the salt score: AdkAction holds state accountable for lack of progress

By Gwendolyn Craig

Road salt key issue in state transportation budget hearing

Willie Janeway and Raul Aguirre

Adirondack Council faces turning point

By Gwendolyn Craig

New leadership, renewed vision for 2050 conservation vision

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