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A community science volunteers stands next to an EnviroDIY Monitoring Station on the banks of a small stream.
Study: Community Science Can Aid Water Resource Monitoring
UpStream 2024, Issue #12
After examining water quality data from community scientists, researchers say it has value, but volunteers need support.
An EnviroDIY monitoring station next to a USGS gaging station on White Clay Creek near Avondale.
Is EnviroDIY Water Quality Data as Good as USGS?
UpStream 2024, Issue #12
Researchers compared sensor accuracy, precision, and response under controlled conditions. Learn what the data shows.
A crew of four men work on a newly planted riparian buffer.
Cutting Waste in the Reforestation of Riparian Zones
UpStream 2024, Issue #12
An update on research seeks to reduce plastic waste, maintenance costs, and the mortality of planted trees and shrubs.
Boulder Bridge in the fall at Rock Creek National Park.
Conserving National Park Streams
UpStream 2024, Issue #11
The Stroud Center has been collaborating in the National Capital Region to support monitoring and analysis of park stream ecosystems.
A man stands in a stream while holding water quality monitoring equipment.
Stroud Center Is a Trusted Partner for Community Scientists
UpStream 2024, Issue #11
Volunteers describe how Stroud Water Research Center’s experts have helped them participate in science and protect streams.
A group of Exelon volunteers lean against a Stroud Center truck at a tree planting event.
Enhancing Ecosystems Through Community Efforts
UpStream 2024, Issue #11
Volunteers from Exelon, Wilmington Trust/M&T Bank, and Dansko joined us for tree plantings and maintenance at New Bolton Center. We appreciate their support!
Two scientists and a TV weatherman look at a crayfish captured from White Clay Creek.
Stroud Center Goes Live with Fox 29 Weather Team
UpStream 2024, Issue #11
Meteorologist Drew Anderson got his feet wet in White Clay Creek as some of our scientists discussed healthy streams with viewers of the live show.
Green Mountain Energy Sun Club grant presentation.
New Solar Grant Celebrates National Energy Awareness Month
UpStream 2024, Issue #10
The additional panels are expected to offset 23% of the Stroud Center’s energy needs, avoiding nearly 80,000 pounds of CO2 each year.
A stream riffle in the Schuylkill Highlands with mature forest on both banks.
How Streamside Forests Make Us and Our Water More Climate Resilient
UpStream 2024, Issue #10
Whether it’s too much, too little, or too dirty, the primary way humans experience climate change is through water. Streamside forests can help.
A three-year-old forested buffer showing strong tree growth.
Using Herbicide: An Important Tool in Establishing Streamside Forests
UpStream 2024, Issue #10
To ensure our buffers are set up for success, we strategically use herbicides to control invasive plants for the first three years.
A woman and a man plant a tree in a new riparian buffer.
How Many Trees Does It Take to Protect a Stream?
UpStream 2024, Issue #10
Here's a hint: wider buffers are better. Narrower buffers help but don't function as well as pollutant barriers and enhancers of in-stream function.
David Arscott and Paul Greenberg hold the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence.
Stroud Center Honors Bestselling Author of Four Fish, Paul Greenberg
UpStream 2024, Issue #10
The award-winning food and environmental writer calls for sustainable fishing at the award ceremony for his impact on aquatic ecosystems.

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