# Stroud Water Research Center: Science Today for Water Tomorrow\.

> Stroud Water Research Center advances knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration\.

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## Pages
- [Leadership and Staff](https://stroudcenter.org/about/directory/)
- [Media Coverage](https://stroudcenter.org/media-coverage/): See how Stroud Water Research Center's freshwater science, environmental education, and watershed restoration work are being covered in the media\.
- [Mayflies](https://stroudcenter.org/mayflies/): Scientists at Stroud Water Research Center have been studying mayflies for decades because they are a hallmark of healthy streams and rivers\.
- [Macroinvertebrate Photo Gallery](https://stroudcenter.org/macros/gallery/)
- [Follow the Rivers](https://stroudcenter.org/rivers/)

## Posts
- [Fish assemblage integrity and watershed urbanization across national parks of the National Capital Region, USA](https://stroudcenter.org/publications/fish-assemblage-integrity-watershed-urbanization-national-parks-national-capital-region-usa/): \<strong\>Peipoch, M\.\</strong\>, D\. Myers, \<strong\>M\. Daniels\</strong\>, \<strong\>D\. Oviedo\-Vargas\</strong\>, and J\.P\. Schmit\. 2026\. \<em\>River Research and Applications\</em\> 42\(6\): 1335–1345\.
- [The 2026 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence](https://stroudcenter.org/news/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\.
- [Building Freshwater Stewardship in Costa Rica and Belize](https://stroudcenter.org/news/building-freshwater-stewardship-costa-rica-belize/): Stroud Center helps communities establish trusted freshwater data, strengthen local monitoring, and protect vital freshwater resources\.
- [Students Transform Stream Studies Into Scientific Storytelling](https://stroudcenter.org/news/students-transform-stream-studies-into-scientific-storytelling/): Middle school students were challenged to create informational posters about the macroinvertebrates they discovered during a visit to the Stroud Center\.
- [Stewardship Supports Biodiversity in Belize, Survey Finds](https://stroudcenter.org/news/stewardship-supports-biodiversity-in-belize-survey-finds/): Stroud Center’s comprehensive assessment reveals exceptional biodiversity and establishes a benchmark for freshwater conservation in Belize\.

## Products
- [Virtual Auction Payments](https://stroudcenter.org/product/virtual-auction-payments/): Please use this form to pay for your winning bids in the \<a href="https://stroudcenter\.org/event/virtual\-silent\-auction/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Virtual Silent Auction “Fore” Fresh Water\</a\>\. Questions? Email \<a href="mailto:development@stroudcenter\.org"\>development@stroudcenter\.org\</a\>\.
- [Education: STREAM Girls Overnight Program](https://stroudcenter.org/product/stream-girls-overnight/): Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA\. \<a href="https://stroudcenter\.org/event/stream\-girls/"\>See event details\</a\>\. \*\<em\>Registration for STREAM Girls is by invitation ONLY\.\</em\> \<em\>All applicable troops have already been contacted with an invitation to register online\.\</em\>\*

\<span style="background\-color: yellow;"\>\<strong\>To ensure your payment is credited properly, please list the names of the adult\(s\) and scout\(s\) you are paying for in the Additional Information/Order Notes area on the checkout page\.\</strong\>\</span\>
- [Golf Outing Mulligans](https://stroudcenter.org/product/golf-outing-mulligans/): Purchase extra shots for the \<a href="https://stroudcenter\.org/event/golf\-outing/"\>FORE Fresh Water Golf Invitational\</a\>\!
- [Free Magnet](https://stroudcenter.org/product/magnet/): Let people know you support the Stroud Center’s mission by displaying this striking magnet with our mayfly “mascot\.” Measures 6 inches wide x 4 inches tall — ideal for cars\. Add one to any order\!
- [Chocolate Bar](https://stroudcenter.org/product/chocolate-bar/): Éclat Chocolate, whose chocolates were named best in America by Bon Appétit, has released the Stroud Chocolate Bar to support our work\. The 72 percent\-cacao bar is made from organic fair\-trade chocolate using artisanal techniques\. We will receive half of all proceeds from each bar sold\.

Ingredients: Organic cocoa mass, dried cane sugar, cocoa butter, soya lecithin as emulsifier, natural vanilla\. Manufactured in a facility that handles peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat and soy\.

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## Events
- [Library Movie Night: Letting the Klamath River Run Free](https://stroudcenter.org/event/letting-the-klamath-run-free/): Join us for a screening of short films highlighting the historic removal of four Klamath River dams and the Indigenous tribes who helped lead the effort\.
- [The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2026 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence](https://stroudcenter.org/event/waters-edge-2026/): Join us at The Water's Edge as we honor Amy Bowers Cordalis, advocate for the Klamath River and Indigenous people\.
- [Salt Pollution Water Testing Event in Harrisburg](https://stroudcenter.org/event/salt-pollution-water-testing-event-in-harrisburg/): Road salt isn't just a winter problem\. It seeps into our groundwater, making streams salty and harming wildlife year\-round\. 
- [Junior Ranger Angler Events](https://stroudcenter.org/event/junior-ranger-angler-events/): Families and kids of all ages are invited to earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge while exploring the outdoors together\.
- [Outdoor Teaching and Learning Camp](https://stroudcenter.org/event/outdoor-teaching-and-learning-camp/): This educator camp blends stream science, outdoor learning, and classroom application, helping teachers transform local waterways into living laboratories\.

## Categories
- [Publications](https://stroudcenter.org/category/publications/)
- [News](https://stroudcenter.org/category/news/)
- [Projects](https://stroudcenter.org/category/projects/)
- [Press Releases](https://stroudcenter.org/category/press/)
- [People](https://stroudcenter.org/category/people/)

## Testimonial Categories
- [Scout Programs](https://stroudcenter.org/testimonial_category/scout-programs/)
- [Education Programs](https://stroudcenter.org/testimonial_category/education-programs/)

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