Stroud Water Research Center
The Stroud Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by planting six acres adjacent to a tributary of White Clay Creek at the Brandywine Polo Club.
The Stroud Center is engaged in research aimed at creating and testing new land-management practices to address issues raised by increased weather extremes.
In the last six years, Stroud Water Research Center has planted nearly 50,000 trees for clean water and healthy streams.
Topics will include dam removal and stream restoration, agriculturebest management practices, and technologies for water quality improvement.
Sweeney, B.W., and C.L. Dow. 2019. Natural Areas Journal 39(1):90–107.
Did you know that planting trees along a stream can filter out pollutants and dramatically improve water quality? Episode 1 in the “Stories From the Streams” video series.
Kroll, S.A., R.J. Horwitz, D.H. Keller, B.W. Sweeney, J.K. Jackson, and L.B. Perez. 2019. Freshwater Science 1:23–29.
Watch this full-length version of the documentary showing how local farmers are growing better crops while protecting water quality.
Learn how farmers and scientists can work together to maintain the health of soil and streams. Episode 2 in the “Stories from the Streams” series from WHYY TV12.
The Robin L. Vannote Watershed Restoration Program proudly recognizes the many years of Vannote’s dedicated service, research contributions, and support.