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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.

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.
Bhutanese women identify aquatic macroinvertebrates.

Get Involved

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.

To discuss other ways in which you may support the Stroud Center, please email development@stroudcenter.org.


Latest Freshwater News

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.
New Additions Strengthen Watershed Restoration Efforts

New Additions Strengthen Watershed Restoration Efforts

We’re pleased to welcome two long-time interns as our newest team members supporting our watershed restoration work: Abby Horst and Charlotte Horn.
A group of students smile as they build leaf packs for an experiment.

LaMotte Company Honored for Advancing Environmental Education

The Stroud Center is grateful for LaMotte’s partnership and their shared dedication to connecting people with freshwater science.
A scientist talks about macroinvertebrates at World Water Day.

Science Open House Draws Locals to Stroud Center for World Water Day

World Water Day 2026 brought over 100 visitors for hands-on science, stream fun, and more. Join us on March 27, 2027, for new activities and more science.
Klamath River after the Iron Gate Dam was removed.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Wows Again

It was another sellout crowd at the annual film festival hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters to benefit the Stroud Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
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Archived historical aquatic macroinvertebrate specimens suggest connections between microplastic abundance patterns, trophic traits, and land use

McNeish, R.E., M.D. Macchia, N.M. Lee, A.T. Harrison, A.J. Brown, J.K. Jackson, and J.R. Wallace. 2026. Insects 17(4): 386.

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