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.
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Seven Chesapeake farmers who make conservation a priority
March 18, 2025Sustainable farming reduces runoff to the Bay and creates habitat for wildlife
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Restored Rivanna River tributary sets the stage for a new botanical garden
January 31, 2025A story of stream banks, bugs and botanical gardens
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Seven green infrastructure projects that lead to cleaner water rain or shine
January 29, 2025These projects are helping to slow down the fastest growing source of Bay pollution
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The future of Bay restoration starts to take shape in 2025
January 21, 2025Look out for opportunities to weigh in on restoration planning
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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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