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.

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Email: klenke@fractracker.org

Entries by Gwen Klenke

An update on Southwest Detroit Industrial Impacts: The Zug Island Ruling

April 29, 2026/by Gwen Klenke

Federal court orders DTE Energy to pay $100M for Clean Air Act violations at EES Coke on Zug Island, marking a major win for Southwest Detroit residents; appeal ongoing.

Howell Township Data Center Win: $1B Project Withdrawn After Community Meeting on Energy and Infrastructure Impacts

January 14, 2026/by Gwen Klenke

Howell Township residents organized a community panel with over 200 attendees to discuss the energy and infrastructure impacts of a proposed data center. After the meeting, the proposal was withdrawn and the township enacted a six-month moratorium.

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

January 6, 2025/by Gwen Klenke

Over the past eight years, approximately 2,000 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.

Indigenous Communities’ Fight Against CO2 Pipelines in the Great Plains

October 22, 2024/by Gwen Klenke

FracTracker Alliance and Great Plains Action Society have launched an environmental justice mapping tool to support Indigenous communities in their resistance against CO2 pipelines.

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.