A Watershed Approach to Education
Stroud™ Water Research Center’s education department interprets the research of our scientists. Our programs are multidisciplinary and oriented to a wide audience. We hope that through exposure to our programs and information, people will be motivated to become responsible stewards of freshwater resources.
Our educators have developed extensive resources for educating adults and students grades 4 and up about watersheds and their importance. On-site and off-site school and scout programs, professional development workshops, and community and family programs are just some of the available options.
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“The facilitators were very knowledgeable. They challenged the kids and held their interest. As one of many field trips I have attended with my kids over the years this by far tops my list.”
“Just had an AMAZING field trip there with the 4th grade…. Thanks so much for a great day! Super day, really! The educators are super. They are the perfect ‘speed’ for the kids.”
“Thanks again for an outstanding field trip. Your ability to accommodate my student with hearing and visual challenges was exemplary! I’ve heard many favorable comments from our staff!”
“Thank you for an amazing day at your facility! I am sure every member of our watershed steward class left knowing much more than they did when we entered. You guys were great!”
Programs
Program Scholarships Are Available!
There are several funding sources that allow the Stroud Center to offer programs at no or reduced cost for your school or youth group. Our funding from the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit program and other grants to subsidize education programs varies each year. Request a program for your class today! Thanks to a generous gift, all programs for Boy Scouts are now free.
WikiWatershed
WikiWatershed® is a web toolkit to support citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, researchers, educators, and students to collaboratively advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water. WikiWatershed is an initiative of Stroud Water Research Center.
Model My Watershed
Model storms and compare conservation or development scenarios.
EnviroDIY
Join a community for do-it-yourself environmental monitoring.
Monitor My Watershed
Share your water-quality data and explore data from other sources.
Leaf Pack Network
Learn about your stream’s health by performing a leaf pack experiment.
Runoff Simulation
Explore how land use and soil determine stormwater runoff.
Water Quality Mobile App
Enhance stream study and monitoring activities with a mobile app.
Education News
Students Learn to Solve Water Resource Challenges
WikiWatershed® Wins Green Stormwater Infrastructure Award
Creating Model Stewards by Modeling Watersheds
A Wish Come True: Thousands More to Learn Freshwater Science, Stewardship in New Education Pavilion
Wading Into Citizen Science
