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Environmental Education

A Watershed Approach to Education

Stroud Water Research Center’s education department interprets our scientists’ research. 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.

Education Programs

Stroud Center educators have developed extensive resources for educating adults and students in grades 4 and up about watersheds and their importance. Choose from on-site, off-site, and virtual program options; program scholarships are available.

School and
Youth Programs

Scout
Programs

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Community and
Family Programs

Professional Development

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Education Resources

Online Courses

Curricula

Virtual Learning Resources

Macroinvertebrate Resources

Projects and Partnerships

Publications

Videos

Podcasts

WikiWatershed Toolkit

Globally, more than 3 billion people lack water quality data. Expanding access to monitoring tools helps communities protect their water and safeguard public health.

The WikiWatershed Toolkit helps citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, researchers, educators, and students advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water.

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Teachers using the Water Quality mobile app

Education Events

Education News

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UpStream Newsletter, Summer 2012
The board of directors cut the ribbon on a new building for environmental education and public outreach that models sustainable practices for managing water.
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Seminars to Address Hot Topics in Watershed Science and Education
The lecture series gives the public the chance to learn how watershed science and education are tackling water-related challenges.
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UpStream Newsletter, Spring 2012
Denis Newbold, Ph.D., holds strong political beliefs and an absolute commitment to scientific rigor, not an easy place to be when science is under fire.
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Professional development strategies that promote science inquiry teaching and learning
Kerlin, S. 2012. Kentucky Journal of Excellence in College Teaching 10:74–87.
UpStream Newsletter, Fall 2011
UpStream Newsletter, Fall 2011
Gone Fishin’: Evaluating the Threat of Agricultural Contaminants in the Río Sierpe This article has moved. The Magic of Revealing the Mysteries of Metaecosystems By Diane Huskinson Abracadabra “Any sufficiently
Screenshot of Model My Watershed web app
Model My Watershed® Reaches Students and Teachers
The web app has a dynamic, videogame-like interface that lets students see how modifying land use in their own neighborhoods can affect water quality.

Education Program Impact and Feedback

Read about our education program impacts, project highlights, awards and recognitions, and participant feedback in our annual impact reports.

“The students absolutely LOVED IT!!! All the staff were extremely engaging, enthusiastic, and competent, which made our jobs extremely easy! We loved how hands-on and engaging the entire activity was.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”