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.
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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Shoring up Hampton Roads
August 19, 2024Elizabeth River Project continues its living shoreline projects
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Students from across the U.S. spend their summer advancing Bay restoration
August 15, 2024Chesapeake Research Consortium expands diversity in the environmental field
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Better fishing is the end goal for this oyster habitat program
August 8, 2024Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, approaches 10 years of reef ball deployment
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Trash traps, clean teams, and other solutions for a trash-free Anacostia River
July 19, 2024Find out how D.C. works towards the Anacostia River’s trash limit
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Hike leader looks back on one of the longest running LGBTQ outdoor groups in Washington, D.C.
June 28, 2024Adventuring LGBTQ has been active since the early 1979
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