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
Ameletus Mayflies (Ephemeroptera: Ameletidae) of the Eastern Nearctic
Funk, D.H. 2025. Insects 16(5): 530.
Seasonal and longitudinal dynamics of DOM within headwater streams of a tropical evergreen forest
Sullivan, S.N., J.C. Bowen, L.A. Kaplan, R.M. Cory, and P.G. Hatcher. 2025. Water Research, early online access.
D.T. Myers, L. Zgleszewski, R. Bier, J.R. Price, S. Morgan, J.K. Jackson, D. Oviedo-Vargas, M. Daniels, D.B. Arscott, J. Kan. 2025. Water Research X, early online access.
Freshwater Research News

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.

Conserving National Park Streams
The Stroud Center has been collaborating in the National Capital Region to support monitoring and analysis of park stream ecosystems.

Stroud Center Goes Live with Fox 29 Weather Team
Meteorologist Drew Anderson got his feet wet in White Clay Creek as some of our scientists discussed healthy streams with viewers of the live show.

How Streamside Forests Make Us and Our Water More Climate Resilient
Whether it’s too much, too little, or too dirty, the primary way humans experience climate change is through water. Streamside forests can help.