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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

motorized wheelchair is one option being considered for Great Camp Santanoni access

Wagon rides to resume at Great Camp Santanoni; state discusses alternative access options

By Gwendolyn Craig

Including an idea to lend out powered wheelchairs

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

Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback

By Gwendolyn Craig

The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.

One of the distillery buildings at Whistle Pig in Mineville, with a new building behind it. It appears that the bottom of the building has been cleaned.

WhistlePig deflects responsibility for whiskey fungus

By Gwendolyn Craig

WhistlePig Whiskey says it will consider cleaning more spotted homes in Moriah

New York budget 2024-2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Clean water and Adirondack Park funding reinstated in state budget, plus a look at what was left behind

Gabriels aerial

Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures

By Gwendolyn Craig

Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.

Volunteers work on history dig site in Lake George

Remains of Revolutionary War soldiers closer to final resting place in Lake George

By Gwendolyn Craig

Plans are underway for memorial and burial service for Revolutionary War-era smallpox victims

Invasive Eurasian watermilfoil seen in Horseshoe Pond in the town of Duane

Adirondack Park Agency considers new requirements for herbicide use

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA considers application requirements as more lake associations seek an herbicide to combat a fast-growing invasive weed.

lewis missile silo is the proposed site for testing weapons and artillery.

Proposed artillery testing site in Adirondacks hits roadblock

By Gwendolyn Craig

The U.S. Army halts cannon test-fires in the Adirondacks amid appeals over application issues with the Adirondack Park Agency.

AMR gate

Adirondack Mountain Reserve hiking: Reservation system enters 4th year

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hikers must reserve parking spots at popular High Peaks gateway, starting May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024

Basil Seggos

Longest-serving DEC commissioner reflects on Adirondack impacts

By Gwendolyn Craig

Basil Seggos, outgoing commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, talked about his Adirondacks legacy.