The Entomology Group studies factors that affect the distribution and abundance of aquatic invertebrates, the functional role of invertebrates in stream and river ecosystems, and how these invertebrate communities respond to human activities in temperate and tropical watersheds.
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Entomology News
High fecal indicator bacteria in temperate headwater streams at baseflow: implications for management and public health
D.T. Myers, L. Zgleszewski, R. Bier, J.R. Price, S. Morgan, J.K. Jackson, D. Oviedo-Vargas, M. Daniels, D.B. Arscott, J. Kan. 2025. Water Research X, early online access.
Stroud Center Named Watershed Champion by Philly–Area Collaborative
A collaborative led by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council honors Stroud Center for its role in protecting and restoring the Delaware River Watershed.
Four Seasons of Salt Threaten Wildlife
Excessive winter salt use is leading to year-round pollution in fresh water. Discover why this is a problem and what you can do about it.
Watershed survey of streams in western Bhutan with macroinvertebrates, water chemistry, bacteria and DNA barcodes
Battle, J.M., B.W. Sweeney, B. Currinder, A. Aufdenkampe, B. Fisher, and N. Islam. 2024. Journal of Threatened Taxa 16(11): 26089–26103.
Stroud Center Goes Live with Fox 29 Weather Team
Meteorologist Drew Anderson got his feet wet in White Clay Creek as some of our scientists discussed healthy streams with viewers of the live show.
Too Hot to Handle: How Rising Temperature Impacts Streams
Human activities are increasing stream temperatures and harming habitat quality for freshwater fish and species like mayflies.
