Stories by Jake Solyst
Jake has been telling environmental stories about the Chesapeake Bay watershed for nearly five years. Having spent a decade in Baltimore, Jake now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where water flows to the Bay via the James River watershed.
Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions recount big wins in 2024
December 20, 2024Find out how the Bay is being restored from across the watershed
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Six Chesapeake traditions to enjoy during the holidays
December 13, 2024Lighted boat parades, crab basket trees and more!
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The black skimmer is a rare find in the Chesapeake region
December 9, 2024This skillful forager has trouble finding safe, undisturbed beach habitat
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Supply shortage makes tree planting a tough nut to crack
December 2, 2024A number of solutions to the tree supply shortage are underway
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Juvenile striped bass numbers low in both Maryland and Virginia
November 25, 2024Habitat pressure is impeding reproduction for the Bay’s signature fish
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The Eastern whip-poor-will is a vocal night-time forager who is attuned to the moon
November 6, 2024This native bird was named after its distinctive call
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Local leaders continue to play a key role in Bay restoration
November 4, 2024New data reveals the knowledge and capacity of local officials
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Brook trout resurgence in the Potomac headwaters is a beacon of hope
October 31, 2024New funding helps Trout Unlimited continue its restoration work
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The colorful trout that pass through Passage Creek
October 2, 2024The 38-mile-long Passage Creek weaves in and out of a sheltered part of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
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Like farmer, like son
September 20, 2024A conservation-minded farmer looks to permanently protect his land in the Shenandoah Valley
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