Stroud Water Research Center
Volunteers throughout the Delaware River watershed and beyond will sample streams to tell the story of road salt in their communities.
Join us for a week of virtual and in-person events dedicated to raising awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions.
Most stream sites sampled this fall exceeded at least one environmental chloride guideline — months after the last road salt was applied.
The award is a testament to Stroud Center staff who help bring science and outreach to life, and would not be possible without our community of partners, volunteers, and donors.
The Fall Salt Snapshot asked a simple question with big stakes: what can we learn about road salt pollution long after the snow is gone?
A community creek monitoring event revealed one of the highest densities of invasive New Zealand mud snails ever observed in the region.
Help assess road salt pollution levels and patterns in streams and rivers to better understand how salt accumulates across different landscapes.
In late January, communities came together to measure the impact of road salt on freshwater streams, as they raised awareness and took action.
This January, the Stroud Center joins a multistate effort to collect data and raise awareness about road salt’s effects on fresh water.
After examining water quality data from community scientists, researchers say it has value, but volunteers need support.