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.
Getting to know the guardians of the Severn River
June 24, 2021Every summer, you can find the Severn River Association patrolling its 51 monitoring stations
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Annual Chesapeake Bay Report Card notes slight improvement in estuary health
June 22, 2021Bay is graded a ‘C’, while surrounding watershed remains stable, healthy at B-
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Nature lovers are welcomed to this researcher’s refuge
June 10, 2021Between D.C. and Baltimore, the Patuxent Research Refuge provides outdoor activities for all
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From cannons to conservation, marine police have a long history of protecting Bay resources
June 9, 2021Climate change brings new challenges in enforcing marine law.
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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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