Abby Horst
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Watershed Restoration
Cutting Waste in the Reforestation of Riparian Zones
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Enhancing Ecosystems Through Community Efforts
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Evaluation of soil properties and bulk δ15N to assess decadal changes in floodplain denitrification following restoration
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How Streamside Forests Make Us and Our Water More Climate Resilient
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Using Herbicide: An Important Tool in Establishing Streamside Forests
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How Many Trees Does It Take to Protect a Stream?
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Transforming Local Parks to Enhance Fresh Water
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Agricultural Best Management Practices and Buffers Featuring Brandywine-Christina, Chester County, and Middle Schuylkill Focus Areas
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Collaboration With Pa. DCNR for Riparian Forest Buffers
https://stroudcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/lofty-creek-feature.jpg 800 532 Stroud Water Research Center Stroud Water Research Center https://stroudcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/lofty-creek-feature.jpgThis project installs streamside forests to improve water quality and stream health. Locations include but are not limited to target areas in Chester and Lancaster counties and are responsive to…