Stroud Water Research Center
Stroud Water Research Center
From PFAS to road salt, science helps us discover the emerging pollutants lurking in our water and find solutions.
John K. Jackson, Ph.D., has been recognized for research, community leadership, and protecting streams and drinking water.
McNeish, R.E., M.D. Macchia, N.M. Lee, A.T. Harrison, A.J. Brown, J.K. Jackson, and J.R. Wallace. 2026. Insects 17(4): 386.
Why are we not measuring more improvements among our impaired streams or seeing more streams removed from our list of impaired waters?
Most stream sites sampled this fall exceeded at least one environmental chloride guideline — months after the last road salt was applied.
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 29: 100347.
A collaborative led by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council honors Stroud Center for its role in protecting and restoring the Delaware River Watershed.
In late January, communities came together to measure the impact of road salt on freshwater streams, as they raised awareness and took action.
Excessive winter salt use is leading to year-round pollution in fresh water. Discover why this is a problem and what you can do about it.
On the Start Local podcast, John Jackson, Ph.D., shares insights into how the Stroud Center uses innovative science to protect and preserve fresh water.