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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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ice climber rescue

Forest ranger overtime grievance heads to arbitration in February

By Gwendolyn Craig

The union representing forest rangers has filed a grievance against the state over alleged unfair overtime distribution.

a map of the proposed 40 megawatt solar project in Mayfield

Largest proposed solar project in the Adirondack Park is out for comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

Public hearing tonight in Gloversville for project on Great Sacandaga Lake 

phragmites on the Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail users invited to join the fight against invasive plants

By Gwendolyn Craig

Visitors encouraged to use 'Play, Clean, Go' approach to stopping the spread

black bear

State defends killing Old Forge black bears

By Gwendolyn Craig

The controversial euthanization of 2 black bear cubs leaves some questioning DEC's wildlife management policies

van hoevenberg sports complex

Upgrades proposed at Mount Van Hoevenberg 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Mount Van Hoevenberg's management plan.

Barton Mines' residual minerals pile from the former Hooper Mine in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

Park agency extends public comment period for Barton Mines expansion proposal

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency extended its public comment period on Barton Mines' expansion application to Nov. 6.

A stunning fall shot of Rooster Comb and Snow mountains, from reader Prachi Oke.

Adirondack Park policy: Have your say at upcoming hearings

By Gwendolyn Craig

State accepting feedback on proposed updates to State Land Master Plan through Dec. 2

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

Gov. issues 5th veto of ranger, environmental conservation officer pension bill

By Gwendolyn Craig

Tensions grow between Hochul and police union

A view from the summit of Prospect Mountain in Lake George.

State’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Lake George’s Prospect Mountain raises ire of environmental group

By Gwendolyn Craig

Protect the Adirondacks says the amount of trees felled would be unconstitutional.

black bear

A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.

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