Stories by Jake Solyst
Jake has been telling environmental stories about the Chesapeake Bay watershed for over five years. Having spent a decade in Baltimore, he now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where water flows to the Bay via the James River watershed.
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Pennsylvania's River of the Year has something for everyone
September 3, 2026The Conestoga is celebrated for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities
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A nature park transformed from landfill to 'Paradise'
September 3, 2026This park opened following a massive restoration effort
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After historic restoration, public trails, education and art will line the Little Conestoga Creek
September 2, 2026The Blue Green Connector will connect 225,000 Lancaster residents with the creek
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Hanging out at the western edge of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
August 21, 2026The Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory offers panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains
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At Huntley Meadows Park, visitors explore a rare wetland built by beavers
August 13, 2026Park includes mix of forest, meadow and wetland
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A Goldilocks approach to stream restoration in Pennsylvania
August 11, 2026LandStudies designs and constructs stream restoration projects with support from multiple partners
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Chuckatuck Creek flows from the Lone Star Lakes to open waters once replete with oysters
August 10, 2026Chuckatuck Creek and its surrounding Lone Star Lakes offer abundant fishing and a rich local history.
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Joe-Pye weed is a summer wildflower that pollinators love
August 6, 2026The native perennial can be perfect for home gardens
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Five ways to explore the James River Park System
July 31, 2026A park system connects tourists and residents with a major Chesapeake Bay tributary
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Visit the Chesapeake Bay’s southernmost beach where English colonists first landed
July 24, 2026First Landing State Park is Virginia’s most visited state park
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