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Electrofishing in a headwater stream.

Hot Science Summer: A Stroud Center Photo Album

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Stroud Center’s comprehensive assessment reveals exceptional biodiversity and establishes a benchmark for freshwater conservation in Belize.

Long-Term Recovery of Stream Health Following Watershed-Scale Implementation of Agricultural Restoration Practices

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Across six agricultural watersheds draining to the Chesapeake Bay, scientists are measuring changes in stream temperature, water chemistry, and aquatic macroinvertebrates in response to forested buffer restoration and better barnyard…

Site Assessment and Measuring Environmental Change as Part of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative

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This funding supports Stroud Water Research Center’s efforts to help Delaware River Watershed Initiative partners better understand their streams and watersheds and their progress toward conservation goals. This includes the…

Watershed Research for Buck and Doe Runs, Pa.

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These projects use water chemistry and aquatic macroinvertebrates such as mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies to provide assessments of current water quality in streams. Where long-term data are available, the most…

The Microbial Calendar: When Do Farmers See the Effects of Cover Cropping on Soil Functions, Crop Performance, and Microbial Communities?

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This project examines the timeline for changes in soil health after the application of cover crops. Funded by: U.S. Department of Agriculture Principal Investigators: Jinjun Kan and Diana Oviedo Vargas…