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Deep metagenomic sequencing unveils novel SAR202 lineages and their vertical adaptation in the ocean
He, C., D. Fucich, A. Sosa, H. Wang, J. Kan, J. Liu, Y. Xu, N. Jiao, M. Gonsior, and F. Chen. 2024. Communications Biology 7, 853.

Heat Waves in the Water
Have you ever wondered about extreme weather's immediate and long-term effects on our streams and rivers and its impacts on aquatic life?

Unseen Intruders: Microplastics in Our Rivers
If you are curious about plastics pollution, especially microplastics, this webinar provides a helpful overview.

Empowering People: Trash Monitoring Along the Schuylkill River
Did you hear about how the community along the Schuylkill River helped identify hotspots for trash in the river and along the banks?

Celebrating Plastic Free July with Our Friends: Open Water
Open Water provided a 100% recyclable alternative for golfers during Stroud Water Research Center’s Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational.

A Busy Spring at the Stroud Center
The past few months have been filled with events, and we wanted to take a moment to recap the activities, sponsors, and supporters who made it all possible!

Agricultural soil microbiomes differentiate in soil profiles with fertility source, tillage, and cover crops
Bier, R.L., M. Daniels, D. Oviedo-Vargas, M. Peipoch, J.R. Price, E. Omondi, A. Smith, and J. Kan. 2024. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 368: 109002.

To achieve the Clean Water Act’s goals, prioritize upstream ecology
Ensign, S.H., D.B. Arscott, M. Daniels, C. Dow, J.K. Jackson, D. Oviedo-Vargas, and M. Peipoch. 2024. Water Resources IMPACT 26(3): 19–21.

The 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
The 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to Paul Greenberg, American fisherman and award-winning author.