Moving Freshwater Science Forward
Our efforts at Stroud Water Research Center require intellectual curiosity, a systematic and rigorous approach to scientific research, and the drive to answer a series of challenging questions about freshwater ecosystems. The answers to these questions may take decades to fully understand, but it is critical that we persist, as they have the power to influence others in ways that positively affect the world’s finite supply of clean fresh water.
Recent Publications
Peipoch, M., M. Daniels, and S. Ensign. 2025. Freshwater Science, early online access.
Quantification of PFAS in soils treated with biosolids in ten northeastern US farms
Oviedo-Vargas, D., J. Anton, S. Coleman-Kammula, and X. Qin. 2025. Scientific Reports 15: Article 5582.
Institute Profile: Stroud Water Research Center
Ensign, S.H. 2025. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin, early online access.
Freshwater Research News

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.

Stroud Center Receives Foxwynd Foundation Grant to Gather Data on Impact of Watershed Restoration Efforts
The grant will help Stroud Water Research Center collect much-needed environmental data to inform spending on water quality investments.

Mapping the Hidden Impacts of Road Salt on Our Streams
This January, the Stroud Center joins a multistate effort to collect data and raise awareness about road salt’s effects on fresh water.

Study: Community Science Can Aid Water Resource Monitoring
After examining water quality data from community scientists, researchers say it has value, but volunteers need support.

Is EnviroDIY Water Quality Data as Good as USGS?
Researchers compared sensor accuracy, precision, and response under controlled conditions. Learn what the data shows.

Cutting Waste in the Reforestation of Riparian Zones
An update on research seeks to reduce plastic waste, maintenance costs, and the mortality of planted trees and shrubs.