Karen Edelstein, Author

About Karen Edelstein

Eastern Program Coordinator at FrackTracker Alliance

Karen Edelstein melds a strong background in environmental sciences with a commitment to information communication and interpretation. She holds a BA degree in natural resources and an MPS degree in environmental management, both from Cornell University. Since the late 1980s, Karen has worked as a science educator, and has authored several curriculum guides on natural history and water quality. For the past 12 years, she’s also been using geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for land conservation. Karen joined the FracTracker team in 2010, and provides technical assistance and training to community groups and organizations around NY State as they prepare for the possibility of unconventional oil and gas drilling. In her spare time, she grows a dozen varieties of garlic in her garden, and is a fermented foods enthusiast.