Leave No Trace report: More investment is needed in the High Peaks
By Gwendolyn Craig
A Leave No Trace report found crowding, trail degradation, human and pet waste, unprepared visitors and parking were all pressing issues.
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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Saranac Lake Marina proposed expansion spurs questions on precedent
By Gwendolyn Craig
Saranac Lake Marina's proposed expansion leads to Adirondack Park Agency regulations questions on precedent.
A place for all
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative and its supporters hope to create a more welcoming environment in the state’s largest park and its rural communities.
Owner of 36,000-acre Long Lake estate will not sell to developers or the state
By Gwendolyn Craig
John Hendrickson, owner of 36,000 acres in Long Lake, said he will not sell his property to the state or developers.
Environmental Protection Fund is safe from first round of state budget cuts
By Gwendolyn Craig
The state budget quarterly review did not include cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund, but more reviews are coming.
Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
By Gwendolyn Craig
A survey of Lake George near Million Dollar beach shows promise for the fight against Eurasian watermilfoil, but at a hefty cost.
Another forest pest on the move in the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig
Emerald ash borer hit the park last week. Now, the state Department of Environmental Conservation says hemlock woolly adelgid is here again.
Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig
Expansion to the Saranac Lake Marina, a new solar array in Ti and a new general store are among APA projects up for public comment.
High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
By Gwendolyn Craig
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos talked about crowds in the High Peaks, the state budget, permits, staffing and protecting hikers and natural resources.
Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
By Gwendolyn Craig
This summer is bringing more boaters and more invasive species threats to Lake George. But inspectors are catching these aquatic hitchhikers.