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Two Harambee Institute students looking at aquatic macroinvertebrates they collected from a stream.

PA to Meet Rise of STEM Economy With New Education Standards Featuring Environmental Literacy

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STEM professionals can help solve the world’s leading environmental
challenges. Learn how Pennsylvania’s new science standards have been revised to prepare the next generation for such vital work.

The 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence

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The 2022 award recipient is Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., a climate change author, distinguished professor of atmospheric science at Penn State, and director of the Earth System Science Center.

Daniel Myers and his dog get a closeup.

Adventures in Geographic Space: Postdoc Daniel Myers Recalls the Wild as He Solves Water Challenges

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On a fateful backcountry internship some years ago, the Stroud Center’s new postdoc, Dan Myers, Ph.D., heard the call of the wild and something more: his life’s mission.

Stone mulch at the base of a sheltered tree, protecting it from rodent damage.

Stone Rivals Herbicides as New Method to Protect Baby Trees From Rodents

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During the first five years of growth, young trees need to be protected from chewing — from deer above and rodents below.

Postcard from Costa Rica

Postcard from Costa Rica: A Caracolera Comes Calling

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Rafa Morales, station manager at Maritza Biological Station in Costa Rica, shares photos and videos of interesting wildlife he encounters.

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Convergence of biofilm successional trajectories initiated during contrasting seasons

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Wang, J., M. Peipoch, X. Guo, and J. Kan. 2022. Frontiers in Microbiology 13: 991816.

Kathryn Metzker

Kathryn Metzker

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Watershed Programs Coordinator

Two kids hold hands while walking in a creek.

Did You Know That August is Make-A-Will Month?

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Whether you are 18 or 80, now is the time to plan your legacy! We invite you to join our Headwaters Society to ensure the future of clean fresh water.

Cover crop coach Steve Groff shows what is left of cotton underwear after being buried for 60 days.

Dirt Diaries: Soil Health Campaign Drives Underwear Digs Across Pennsylvania

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For the past two months, the soil life — worms, small insects, bacteria, fungi — has been chomping away at the 100% cotton underwear.

Mandy Nix collecting macroinvertebrates in the east branch of White Clay Creek.

Congrats and Farewell, Mandy Nix

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Stroud Water Research Center congratulates and says farewell to Mandy Nix, our all-star watershed education specialist, as she begins the next chapter of her career.