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.
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Recent Publications
Peipoch, M., D. Myers, M. Daniels, D. Oviedo-Vargas, and J.P. Schmit. 2026. River Research and Applications, early online access.
Interception of river sediment in estuaries revealed by microbial community source tracking
Kan, J., and S.H. Ensign. 2026. Estuaries and Coasts 49, 55.
Distinct changes in riparian sediment microbial communities with depth and time since dam removal
Moore, E.R., M.M. Rahman, J.G. Galella, M. Sena, B. Joshi, A. Yaculak, M. Peipoch, J. Kan, and S. Inamdar. 2026. Nature Scientific Reports 16: article 6885.
Freshwater Research News
Whose Mud Is It? DNA Tracks Sediment Pollution in Chesapeake Bay
Stroud Center scientists used microbial DNA to trace sediment pollution in Maryland estuaries, helping managers target Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts more effectively.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to Our Assistant Director
Amidst the awakening spring blossoms, buzzing pollinators, and lengthening days, the Stroud Center bid bon voyage to one of its own.
The Surprising Journey of a House-Built Water Monitoring Tool
Tracking honeybee colony rhythms with the Mayfly Data Logger was just the first of many applications far beyond its original intent.
Scientist Known for Road Salt Research and Policy Guidance Earns Top Honor
John K. Jackson, Ph.D., has been recognized for research, community leadership, and protecting streams and drinking water.
New Bolton Center and Stroud Center Partner on Clean Water Projects
The Penn Vet campus is a 700-acre living laboratory at the headwaters of White Clay Creek, protecting soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
Fund Long-Term Research Like Infrastructure
Long-term environmental research is how communities detect risks early. It is how we make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and protect public well-being.
