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Future of Fresh Water Initiative

Goal: $20 Million

Nowhere else in the world is there an organization like Stroud Water Research Center, which has spent 51 years focused on understanding, preserving, and protecting fresh water. To strengthen ongoing research and to expand community empowerment programs to protect clean fresh water regionally and around the world, the Stroud Center has announced its Future of Fresh Water Initiative.

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We Are Here to Help

Please contact a member of the Development department with questions about how you can support the Stroud Center.

Rebecca Duczkowski

Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Watershed Restoration Assistant

Kristine Lisi

Director of Development

Jessica Provinski

Associate Director of Special Events and Corporate Relations

David Reinfeld

Director of Campaign Programs and Major Gifts

Development News

Strengthening Our Capacity for Global Freshwater Conservation and Restoration

March 12, 2020

Our remaining goal for the Future of Fresh Water Initiative is $11 million and an investment from you in our ... Read More

Truist (Formerly BB&T) Renews Its EITC Support

March 19, 2020

EITC funds enable us to offer field trips, school programs, and professional development at no or low cost to Pennsylvania ... Read More

Recapping the 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

March 3, 2020

Tickets sold out earlier than ever this year — here is a recap for those who were not able to ... Read More

Years of Experience Make for a Seamless Transition

January 24, 2020

Kay Dixon retired after 18 years in the Development Department but folks can still find her in her former office ... Read More

Our Thanks to You

December 9, 2019

Since 1967, Stroud Water Research Center has focused on clean fresh water and we know that is only possible because ... Read More

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Consumer Choices Can Combat Microplastic Pollution

October 15, 2019

The message from Sherri Mason, Ph.D., to those who attended the "Perils of Plastics" lecture was, "Reduce or eliminate your ... Read More

Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Chad Pregracke of Living Lands & Waters

September 19, 2019

Chad Pregracke was presented with the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence in recognition of his dedication and determination to protect ... Read More