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.
A trail of caves, karst and other wonders
June 4, 2021Be amazed by Virginia's unique geologic history.
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12 things to do during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
June 2, 2021Find a way to celebrate the Bay from June 5-13.
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An environmental leader realizes the power of her own backyard
May 14, 2021Noelle Chao reflects on empowering volunteers and working through turmoil in the Asian-American community.
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Boats of the Chesapeake Bay
April 29, 2021These iconic vessels trace the history of the nation’s largest estuary
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How to use your yard to save birds and bugs
April 23, 2021Native plants are key in supporting local wildlife
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Three scoops of pollution reduction
April 20, 2021Turkey Hill Dairy engages Pennsylvania dairy farmers to keep local waters clean
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Maple farmer plants trees for the next generation
April 8, 2021850 new trees bring sweet environmental benefits
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Caring for creation
March 30, 2021A restored stream at St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a beacon of environmental progress
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Virginia seeks to retell the story of two segregated lakes
March 25, 2021A group of hikers stumbled upon a Virginia park steeped in civil rights history
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How to let students find their own meaning
March 11, 2021With the launch of MWEE 201, educators are learning to incorporate student voice into environmental education
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