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.
LGBTQ+ hiking groups blaze Chesapeake trails
June 26, 2020How outdoor social groups make for a safer, more welcoming experience
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History, heritage and culture flows from our rivers
June 9, 2020The spirit of the Chesapeake watershed is captured in these eight rivers
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The beginner’s guide to taking a hike
June 5, 2020Live your best trail life with these top tips
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Seafood businesses go online to stay afloat
May 28, 2020Restaurants, markets and wholesalers use digital marketing to make their summer sales
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Annual Bay report card notes overall watershed health is faring better than the Bay itself
May 20, 2020Researchers include new indicators to provide an expanded, holistic view of watershed health
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Small markets step up in a big way during the coronavirus pandemic
May 14, 2020Two Maryland businesses work tirelessly to meet consumer demand
South, West and Rhode Rivers in Maryland saw more grasses, better health in 2019
May 7, 2020A year of data from the Arundel Rivers Federation paints a detailed picture in their new report card
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