Active freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration programs require funding from a wide variety of sources. The Development Department connects interested donors with many different projects. Funding at Stroud Water Research Center comes from a wide variety of research and philanthropic sources, including grants and contracts from the National Science Foundation, state and federal agencies, foundations, and corporations. The generous support from hundreds of individuals make up the “Friends of the Stroud Center.”
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Development News
The 2026 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
The 2026 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to Amy Bowers Cordalis, advocate for the Klamath River and Indigenous people.
Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Freshwater Conservation
Golfers gathered to support freshwater science, education, and restoration at the Stroud Center’s annual golf fundraiser.
Foxwynd Foundation Awards $60,000 to Stroud Water Research Center for Historic Cabin Restoration
Originally renovated in 1967, the circa 1710–1740 structure is a cornerstone of the Stroud Center’s history and a vital asset for its future.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Wows Again
It was another sellout crowd at the annual film festival hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters to benefit the Stroud Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
Weaving Imagination Into the Future of Water
Paul O’Callaghan, recipient of the 2025 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, challenges us to “demand better” to secure water’s future.
Historic Cabin Draws Visitors During Chester County Day
The Stroud Center shared the story of a 1710 log home that bridges early American craftsmanship and modern freshwater science.
