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Electrofishing in a headwater stream.
Hot Science Summer: A Stroud Center Photo Album
The hottest thing this summer? Freshwater science. Browse photos of research, education, restoration, and … basketball?
A small brook trout swims in a shallow stream.
Too Hot to Handle: How Rising Temperatures Impact Streams
Human activities are increasing stream temperatures and harming habitat quality for freshwater fish and species like mayflies.
A red building tucked in the middle of a vast tilled field.
Organic No-Till: Searching for the Holy Grail in Agriculture
Progress continues toward developing sustainable farming systems that can reduce chemical use, preserve and regenerate soils, and protect fresh water.
A student learns to identify stream insects from a leaf pack study.
Using Leaf Packs to Increase Access to Environmental Learning Experiences
Traditional stream studies can be challenging for students receiving special education services. Leaf packs offer a creative solution.
Stroud Center staff in Belize
Building Freshwater Stewardship in Costa Rica and Belize
Stroud Center helps communities establish trusted freshwater data, strengthen local monitoring, and protect vital freshwater resources.
Two scientists collect a streamwater sample in Belize.
Stewardship Supports Biodiversity in Belize, Survey Finds
Stroud Center’s comprehensive assessment reveals exceptional biodiversity and establishes a benchmark for freshwater conservation in Belize.
Publication title with image of a mayfly
Surface water quality impacts from organic versus conventional agricultural systems
Bier, R., M. Daniels, D. Oviedo-Vargas, M. Peipoch, E. Kelsick, and J. Kan. 2026. Journal of Environmental Quality 55(4): e70208.
Diana Oviedo Vargas, Ph.D., collects biosolid samples to test for PFAS.
The Next Frontiers of Freshwater Science
From PFAS to road salt, science helps us discover the emerging pollutants lurking in our water and find solutions.
Closeup of a Radnor MS macroinvertebrate poster featuring a hellgrammite.
Students Transform Stream Studies Into Scientific Storytelling
Middle school students were challenged to create informational posters about the macroinvertebrates they discovered during a visit to the Stroud Center.