Stroud Water Research Center produces the trusted science needed for successful stream and river conservation while fostering people’s passion for the water in their lives.
What We Do
Freshwater Research
Environmental Education
Watershed Restoration
From Freshwater Science to Real-World Solutions
The Stroud Center integrates scientific discovery, watershed restoration, and long-term monitoring to generate practical solutions for freshwater protection.
Expanding Access to Water Quality Monitoring
Globally, more than 3 billion people lack water quality data. Expanding access to monitoring tools helps communities protect their water and safeguard public health.
Latest Freshwater News
Epilithic periphyton and detritus studies in a subalpine stream
Evaluation of streamside bufferstrips for protecting aquatic organisms
A diurnally fluctuating thermal system for studying the effect of temperature on aquatic organisms
The productivity, mixing modes, and management of the world’s lakes
Upcoming Events
Junior Ranger Angler Events
June 7 – September 20Chukkas for Clean Water Polo Benefit
June 12, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDTVolunteer Streamside Buffer Maintenance
June 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTOutdoor Teaching and Learning Camp
June 22, 8:00 AM – June 26, 5:00 PM EDTTaxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
July 2Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
July 17
