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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A hardwood head start for Virginia’s trees
October 30, 2026Virginia Department of Forestry staff are on their way to growing 7 million trees in 2026
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Twin Rivers Farm invests in its namesake waterways
October 27, 2026Two local organizations set landowners up for success
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Natural events that shaped the health of the Chesapeake Bay
October 16, 2026How tropical storms and multi-year droughts have affected water quality scores
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How four native carnivorous plants devour their prey
October 15, 2026No bug is safe around these native plants
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With a lifetime on the water, loons are skilled hunters and nervous walkers
September 14, 2026The common loon visits the Chesapeake Bay each fall
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Three late-season blooms bring color to the Chesapeake
September 13, 2026Keep an eye out for these vibrant native flowers
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Milkweed's fluffy seed pods are a sign of a changing season
September 12, 2026This native plant is a host plant for monarch butterflies
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Oh say can you see the sights from Fort McHenry
September 11, 2026Visit the site where the Star Spangled Banner was written
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An 18.5-mile trail along the Potomac River is honored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy
September 10, 2026The Mount Vernon Trail connects the nation’s capital to George Washington’s estate
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Waterfalls of the watershed
September 9, 2026Find beautiful waterfalls in the rocky reaches of the Bay watershed
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