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Science Today for Water Tomorrow

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

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Environmental Education

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Watershed Restoration

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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.

Research, watershed restoration, and monitoring feedback loop.
Learn About Our Impact

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.

High school science teachers install an EnviroDIY Monitoring Station near a stream in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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At the Stroud Center, we are both practical and optimistic, and we have seen change for the good. Join us in pursuing positive outcomes for the environment and people.

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Latest Freshwater News

Scott Ensign piloting a sailboat.

Fair Winds and Following Seas to Our Assistant Director

Amidst the awakening spring blossoms, buzzing pollinators, and lengthening days, the Stroud Center bid bon voyage to one of its own.
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The Surprising Journey of a House-Built Water Monitoring Tool

Tracking honeybee colony rhythms with the Mayfly Data Logger was just the first of many applications far beyond its original intent.
The Colonial-era log cabin at Stroud Water Research Center.

Foxwynd Foundation Awards $60,000 to Stroud Water Research Center for Historic Cabin Restoration

Originally renovated in 1967, the circa 1710–1740 structure is a cornerstone of the Stroud Center’s history and a vital asset for its future.
Clean Water Conversations with Diana Oviedo Vargas and Melinda Daniels

What Motivates Scientists to Dedicate Their Careers to Clean Water?

In this episode of "Clean Water Conversations," Stroud Center scientists Diana Oviedo Vargas and Melinda Daniels share what drives their work.
John Jackson presenting at the 2026 SFS Annual Meeting.

Scientist Known for Road Salt Research and Policy Guidance Earns Top Honor

John K. Jackson, Ph.D., has been recognized for research, community leadership, and protecting streams and drinking water.
Volunteers plant New Bolton Center fodder shrubs.

New Bolton Center and Stroud Center Partner on Clean Water Projects

The Penn Vet campus is a 700-acre living laboratory at the headwaters of White Clay Creek, protecting soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

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