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Salt Rising in N.Y.C. Source Water, New Report Echoes Stroud Center Study
Twenty-five years after Stroud Center scientists found high salt levels, a new report shows N.Y.C. water sources are trending toward undrinkable.

Study Points to Farmland as Possible Source of PFAS in Fish
The Stroud Center and the Center for PFAS Solutions have been studying how much biosolids are contaminating farmland and adjacent waters since 2021.

That’s a Wrap: Film Fest Draws Enthusiastic Support
As we reflect on the success of Trail Creek Outfitters’ 18th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, we are grateful to everyone who made it a memorable night.

Wild World Water Day!
The Stroud Center welcomed 160+ visitors for hands-on science, stream fun, and more. Join us on March 21, 2026, for another exciting event!

The Other Half of Forested Buffers: Stream Ecology and the Role of Forests
Forested buffers have long been valued as barriers or filters that keep pollutants from reaching streams, but that’s only half the picture.

Stroud Water Research Center Welcomes New Board Members
Their collective experience will strengthen our efforts to advance freshwater science, education, and conservation.

Preparing for Trout Season
As long as streams will sustain them, Pete Goodman intends to enjoy catching trout in the spring. Here are a few of his tips so you can too.

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.

Learn to Fish Like a Scientist
The Stroud Center's affordable programs introduce youth and adults to freshwater science and stewardship while learning to fish.