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Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup with two Silk Grass Farms staff members.
Silk Grass Farms is a Force for Good
UpStream 2025, Issue #6
To understand the state of its water resources and how to protect them, Silk Grass Farms asked the Stroud Center to provide expert guidance.
A split image, above and below the water of a forested stream in the Schuylkill Highlands, Pennsylvania.
In the Shade of Trees, Streams Come Alive
UpStream 2025, Issue #6
Forests near and far contribute to stream health. A tree planted miles away can still support water quality — if water flows from it to a stream.
Hurricane Ida flooding in Wilmington, Delaware on September 2, 2021.
As Flooding Increases, Study Shows Opportunities to Reduce Risk
UpStream 2025, Issue #6
The report provides a comprehensive assessment of flooding scenarios and offers strategies to address longstanding flooding throughout the watershed.
A group of five golfers that participated in the putting green contest.
A Day of Fun and Friendly Competition Raises Funds “Fore” Fresh Water
UpStream 2025, Issue #6
Golfers enjoyed a windy but sunny day at Bidermann Golf Course as Stroud Water Research Center celebrated clean fresh water.
An American Kestrel lands on a tree branch.
Save Farm-Friendly Raptors
UpStream 2025, Issue #6
If you own, manage, or farm a property with a stream, you can help save farmland raptors while enhancing the value and enjoyment of your land.
Trees ready to ship from Octoraro Native Plant Nursery.
The Economic Case for Watershed Restoration
UpStream 2025, Issue #5
Restoration can fuel economic growth, cut costs, create jobs, and provide opportunities for businesses, all while supporting freshwater ecosystems.
An Eastern bluebird in a flower garden.
Let Your Garden Grow Clean Water
UpStream 2025, Issue #5
If you’ve got the gardening bug, you can cultivate a beautiful landscape that also supports clean water and healthy streams.
Newly installed solar panels at Stroud Water Research Center
We Flipped the Switch!
UpStream 2025, Issue #5
A new solar array will produce enough electricity to reduce the Stroud Center’s energy costs by $5,000 to $6,000 per year.
New Croton Reservoir from Gate House Bridge
Salt Rising in N.Y.C. Source Water, New Report Echoes Stroud Center Study
UpStream 2025, Issue #4
Twenty-five years after Stroud Center scientists found high salt levels, a new report shows N.Y.C. water sources are trending toward undrinkable.
Diana Oviedo Vargas, Ph.D., collects biosolid samples to test for PFAS.
Study Points to Farmland as Possible Source of PFAS in Fish
UpStream 2025, Issue #4
The Stroud Center and the Center for PFAS Solutions have been studying how much biosolids are contaminating farmland and adjacent waters since 2021.
The audience watches as films begin at the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
That’s a Wrap: Film Fest Draws Enthusiastic Support
UpStream 2025, Issue #4
As we reflect on the success of Trail Creek Outfitters’ 18th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, we are grateful to everyone who made it a memorable night.
A scientist shows a small live eel to children at World Water Day.
Wild World Water Day!
UpStream 2025, Issue #4
The Stroud Center welcomed 160+ visitors for hands-on science, stream fun, and more. Join us on March 21, 2026, for another exciting event!

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