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Become a Friend of Stroud Water Research Center

You can take pride in knowing that you are supporting freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration. The Stroud Center’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Friends receive our e-news, annual reports, and invitations to special events.

Future of Fresh Water Initiative

Goal: $20 Million

Nowhere else in the world is there an organization like Stroud Water Research Center, which has focused on understanding, preserving, and protecting fresh water since 1967. 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.

Progress

Help us reach our goal. Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative. Gifts to the Executive Director’s Fund and the Environmental Education Fund will be DOUBLED thanks to generous challenge grants!

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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

Jessica Provinski

Associate Director of Special Events and Corporate Relations

Development News

Why I Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative: Penny Wilson

“Thanks to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative, the public is being educated, awareness is being heightened, and streams are being restored."

Pursuing Our Mission While Social Distancing

Our campus is quiet right now, but we want to assure you that we’re continuing our work during these challenging times.

BB&T, Now Truist, Renews Its EITC Support

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

Strengthening Our Capacity for Global Freshwater Conservation and Restoration

Our remaining goal for the Future of Fresh Water Initiative is $11 million and an investment from you in our mission is deeply vital and appreciated!

Recapping the 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Tickets sold out earlier than ever this year — here is a recap for those who were not able to attend, so you know to buy your tickets as soon

Years of Experience Make for a Seamless Transition

Kay Dixon retired after 18 years in the Development Department but folks can still find her in her former office for a little while longer.