Gwen Klenke, Author at FracTracker Alliance

About Gwen Klenke

Midwest Program Coordinator

Gwen (she/her/hers) is the Midwest Program Coordinator at FracTracker, working to bolster FracTracker’s Midwest network and aid in mapping and data collection efforts. Gwen applies a critical geography lens to her work at FracTracker. She has a special interest in food systems, remote sensing, and drones.

Prior to joining FracTracker, Gwen received her MS in Environmental Justice and Geospatial Data Science from the University of Michigan. There, she discovered her love of leveraging her geospatial skills for environmental justice causes. During this time she also worked at a dairy goat farm and a restaurant. Gwen enjoys cooking, camping, and exploring Michigan.

Read Gwen's staff spotlight

Email: klenke@fractracker.org

Entries by Gwen Klenke

Data Gaps: A Critical Examination of Oil and Gas Well Incidents in Ohio

March 5, 2024/by Gwen Klenke

Over the past five years, over 1,400 incidents associated with oil and gas wells occurred in Ohio. Many incidents were not accurately categorized, meaning much of the data understates the severity of records.

Staff Spotlight: Gwen Klenke

December 5, 2023/by Gwen Klenke

As part of FracTracker’s staff spotlight series, learn more about Gwen Klenke, one of the newest member of the FracTracker team, and what she will be working on with us. Learn more about the FracTracker Alliance team.