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Algal bloom in Brandywine Creek where it flows under a railroad bridge.

Who’s Polluting Our Water? Scientists’ New Way to Trace Algae Origins Could Tell Us

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Not all algae are harmful but too much can be deadly. Why? Because when they die, the blooms feed bacteria that rob the water of oxygen. 

Introduction to the Lancaster County, Pa. Outdoor Leadership Network Initiative

Calling Lancaster County, Pa. Teachers: Join the Outdoor Leadership Network Initiative

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Gain experience from teachers who have been teaching and engaging students in environmental literacy and action for years!

River with riparian forest

Protecting Forests, Clean Water Amid Changing Remote-Work Landscape

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To make the case for preserving open space amid the demand for new development, it’s important to measure impact. Now scientists are doing just that.

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Deciphering the origin of riverine phytoplankton using in situ chlorophyll sensors

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Peipoch, M., and S. Ensign. 2022. Limnology and Oceanography Letters 7(2): 159–166.

Members of Mighty Writers—El Futuro look at aquatic insects next to the Watershed Education Mobile Lab.

Watershed on Wheels Makes a Splash at World Water Day Event

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Families, community members, and a group of Mighty Writers gathered to learn about the world’s most precious natural resource — clean fresh water — and how to protect it.

A close view of green-dyed road salt on a walking path in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Who Can You Trust? Stroud Center Scientist Testifies on Threats of Road Salt to Fresh Water

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The invitation came on the heels of the Stroud Center sharing data with the Philadelphia Inquirer underlining the gravity of the road salt crisis as it affects clean fresh water.

Some Insights on Reforestation Methods

Some Insights on Reforestation Methods

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Watch a video presentation outlining our research and case studies on how to maximize tree survival and growth in forested stream buffers.

Myriah Wadley taking a stream sample.

Where Passion Meets Purpose: Myriah Wadley on Environmental Science and Education

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Wadley is excited to share her passion for the environment with her community through boots-in-the-water educational experiences. “I want learners to feel more connected to the world around them.”

Examples of virtual learning activities for watershed education.

Making Virtual Waves in Watershed STEM Education

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When the pandemic transitioned programs to virtual settings, our educators transformed obstacles into opportunities to reach underserved audiences, enhance student learning outcomes, and inspire young leaders to make a difference.