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Since 1967, Stroud Water Research Center has focused on one thing — fresh water.
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A stream cascade in Lofty Creek, Pennsylvania.

Sequential density fractionation across soils of contrasting mineralogy: evidence for both microbial- and mineral-controlled soil organic matter stabilization

Sollins, P., M. Kramer, C. Swanston, K. Lajtha, T Filley, A.K. Aufdenkampe, R. Wagai, and R.D. Bowden. 2009. Biogeochemistry 96(1–3):209–231.
A stream cascade in Lofty Creek, Pennsylvania.

Photochemical degradation of dissolved organic matter and dissolved lignin phenols from the Congo River

Spencer, R.G.M., A. Stubbins, P.J. Hernes, A. Baker, K. Mopper, A.K. Aufdenkampe, R.Y. Dyda, V.L. Mwamba, A.M. Mazedi, et al. 2009. Journal of Geophysical Research-Biogeosciences 114:G03010.
UpStream Newsletter, Summer 2009

UpStream Newsletter, Summer 2009

The International Bar Code of Life project has the potential to revolutionize research, pest and disease control, food safety, and much more.
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Nutrient uptake and mineralization during leaf decay in streams

Webster, J.R., J.D. Newbold, S.A. Thomas, H.M. Valett, and P.J. Mulholland. 2009. International Review of Hydrobiology 94:372–390.
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Influence of tree shelters on seedling success in an afforested riparian zone

Andrews, D.M., C.D. Barton, S. J. Czapka, R.K. Kolka, and B.W. Sweeney. 2010. New Forests 39:157–167.

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WikiWatershed® web tools offer watershed data visualization, geospatial analysis capabilities, and science-based predictions of human impacts on stormwater runoff and water quality.

The Water Quality mobile app is a water-monitoring data-collection and learning tool designed for use by educators and their students, citizen scientists, and researchers.

EnviroDIY™ is a community where members ask and answer questions and network within interest groups to develop do-it-yourself environmental science and monitoring devices.

The Society for Freshwater Science Taxonomic Certification Program ensures skilled persons are providing aquatic invertebrate identifications in North America.

The Leaf Pack Network® is an international network of teachers, students, and citizen monitors using a simple experiment to determine the health of their local streams.

The Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watersheds provides free technical assistance to Pennsylvania-based watershed and conservation organizations.


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