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Teachers learn how to use foldable microscopes at workshop.
Teachers Bring Home Lessons From the Amazon
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
Stroud Water Research Center and its partners are developing curricula that take the lessons the Amazon offers for how to live sustainably to schools and communities across the globe.
Research technicians weigh, identify, and record fish and amphibians sampled during a stream survey.
National Park Service Taps Stroud Center Team to Review Water Quality Data
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
“We are really leaning on Stroud to provide the aquatic ecology piece, to help us put data into context and advance our understanding of watershed health.”
Melissa Ho, Ph.D.
The 2021 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
The 2021 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to Melissa D. Ho, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Fresh Water and Food at World Wildlife Fund.
Katie Billé working with a composite macroinvertebrate sample next to a stream.
What Do Yoga, Creek Swimming, and Mystery Author Agatha Christie Have in Common?
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
Katie Billé left the Stroud Center to pursue a graduate degree in aquatic ecology. With that goal completed, she has returned for a second go at her dream job.
Sunset over a farm field.
Your Land and Legacy: Resources for Agricultural Landowners
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
Learn how non-operating agricultural landowners can plan and coordinate better with farm operators to enhance soil health, soil and water conservation, and crop productivity.
Chukkas, Caddisflies, and Chapeaus Was a Success!
Chukkas, Caddisflies, and Chapeaus Was a Success!
UpStream 2021, Issue #8
Two years after planting 1,500 trees at the Brandywine Polo Club, the Stroud Center returned with guests to enjoy the sport of polo and a party at the pavilion.
Four scientists collect simulated rainfall from soil in a cornfield in White Clay Creek watershed.
Saving Streams With Good Science
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
Building trust in the scientific process starts with communicating our research to non-scientists. To that end, our scientists share snapshots of three long-term experiments.
2021 entomology summer intern group photo.
Meet Our 2021 Summer Interns
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
Our summer internship program, now in its 49th year, has ushered through hundreds of interns seeking meaningful learning experiences.
Logical Living Donates in Support of Freshwater Stewardship
Logical Living Donates in Support of Freshwater Stewardship
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Tobi Quinlan say their donation will directly support the Stroud Center's watershed restoration efforts in the Delaware and Chesapeake Bay watersheds.
The Watershed Education Mobile Lab is coming in fall 2021.
Coming to Your Site Soon: The Watershed Education Mobile Lab!
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
As a new initiative to increase accessibility, our educators will soon be able to travel to your school, community, or group location to deliver meaningful watershed education programming.
Kristen McCarthy at Niagara Falls.
Meet “Waterfallologist” Kristen McCarthy
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
McCarthy's friends started calling her a “waterfallologist” during her undergrad years. A continuing focus on water quality and resources led her to the Stroud Center.
Brian and Lynette Saunder at the fence that keeps their cattle away from the newly planted buffer.
Lancaster Farm Buffers Its Effect on Chesapeake Bay
UpStream 2021, Issue #7
“God blessed us with this land, and we want to do our little part in conserving it and just making it a better place for everyone,” Lynette Sauder said.