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A close view of green-dyed road salt on a walking path in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Mapping the Hidden Impacts of Road Salt on Our Streams
UpStream 2025, Issue #1
This January, the Stroud Center joins a multistate effort to collect data and raise awareness about road salt’s effects on fresh water.
Toren Peterson on a beach with his wife, son, and dog.
Connecting Passion and Purpose
UpStream 2025, Issue #1
New Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts Toren Peterson plans to bring major support to Stroud Water Research Center.
Rod Moorhead and Bern Sweeney fishing on a river.
In Memoriam: Rodman W. Moorhead III
UpStream 2025, Issue #1
We mourn the loss of a longtime board member, ardent supporter, and transformative leader whose impact on our organization will be felt for generations.
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.

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