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Stories From the Streams: Back to Our Roots

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Did you know that planting trees along a stream can filter out pollutants and dramatically improve water quality? Episode 1 in the “Stories From the Streams” video series.

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Large-scale protection and restoration programs aimed at protecting stream ecosystem integrity: the role of science-based goal-setting, monitoring, and data management

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Kroll, S.A., R.J. Horwitz, D.H. Keller, B.W. SweeneyJ.K. Jackson, and L.B. Perez. 2019. Freshwater Science 38(1): 23–29.

Still from full length version of Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water

The Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water (Full Length)

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Watch this full-length version of the documentary showing how local farmers are growing better crops while protecting water quality.

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Salting for Safety is Taking a Toll

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In some areas, salt is necessary for safe winter driving and walking. But we have to decide how much is too much and what price we are paying for it.

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Eco-friendly organic nanotubes encapsulating alkaline phosphatase and ecotoxicology of nanotubes to natural bacterial assemblages in coastal estuarine waters

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Montgomery, M.T., G.E. Collins, T.J. Boyd, C.L. Osburn, D. Oviedo-Vargas, and Q. Lu. 2019. American Chemical Society Omega 4(1):2196–2205.

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Students Explore Local History and Learn to Protect Fresh Water

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Octorara High School students spent three days learning about their part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and how they can promote its health and integrity.

The Robin L. Vannote Watershed Restoration Program at Stroud Water Research Center

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The Robin L. Vannote Watershed Restoration Program proudly recognizes the many years of Vannote’s dedicated service, research contributions, and support.

Stipends Available for Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference

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Application deadline has passed. Stroud Water Research Center is pleased to announce that 17 stipends are available for Pennsylvania practicing teachers and school administrators.

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WHYY Airs Stories From the Streams

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The series shows how scientists, educators, and private citizens are working every day to maintain the quality of the water that sustains 15 million people.

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$1 Million Challenge Grant to Benefit the Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D., Executive Director’s Fund

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Honoring Bern’s long career at the Stroud Center while ensuring the legacy of his dedication to global research, education, and watershed restoration.