Press Releases

Stroud Water Research Center Launches Its Future of Fresh Water Initiative
With the world’s need for clean fresh water more pressing than ever, we must increase our capacity to pursue that ... Read More

Stroud, PECO, and Kennett Schools bring STEM to Students
Students were introduced to freshwater science and experienced some of the methods our scientists use to study streams and rivers ... Read More

Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Chad Pregracke of Living Lands & Waters
Chad Pregracke was presented with the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence in recognition of his dedication and determination to protect ... Read More

WikiWatershed® Wins Green Stormwater Infrastructure Award
The Excellence in GSI Award recognizes work in the Greater Philadelphia region celebrating a nature-based approach to stormwater management ... Read More

Volunteers Plant 1,500 Trees for National Volunteer Week
The Stroud Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by planting six acres adjacent to a tributary of White Clay Creek at ... Read More

Most-Used Pesticides Pose Unknown Threat to Waterways, Subject of New Study
Approximately 95 percent of a neonicotinoid application washes into soil, streams, lakes, and elsewhere into the surrounding environment ... Read More

WHYY Airs Stories From the Streams
The series shows how scientists, educators, and private citizens are working every day to maintain the quality of the water ... Read More

$1 Million Challenge Grant to Benefit the Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D., Executive Director’s Fund
Honoring Bern’s long career at the Stroud Center while ensuring the legacy of his dedication to global research, education, and ... Read More

American Rivers Receives Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
In 2018 alone, American Rivers removed 13 outdated dams, restored more than 400 miles of rivers, and protected more than ... Read More

Stroud, PECO, and Kennett Schools Bring STEM to Students
The after-school program provided students with safe, structured, meaningful, and fun activities that promote learning and growth at no cost to ... Read More

“The Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water” Film Premiere
The 26-minute documentary film, produced by Natural Light Films of Lancaster, tells how local farmers are growing better crops while ... Read More

Award-Winning Author to Speak on Wild and Scenic Rivers
Join acclaimed photographer and author Tim Palmer as he inspires the audience with his stories and photos in celebration of the Wild ... Read More