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Volunteers Plant 1,140 Trees for National Volunteer Week
UpStream 2017, Issue #2
The Stroud Center celebrated National Volunteer Week with help from Exelon Generation, BB&T, Cheshire Hunt Conservancy, Colonial Pipeline, Dansko, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, and local community members.
Education Staff Lead Presentations and Winning Canoe at NAAEE Conference
UpStream 2017, Issue #1
Stroud Center education staff continued their international impact at the recent North American Association for Environmental Education conference.
David Bressler Connects Citizens to Science
UpStream 2017, Issue #1
"I think science can be a little intimidating," Bressler says. "Through citizen science, I hope we can make environmental science more accessible."
DNA Tool Helps Scientists Identify Bacteria in Streams
UpStream 2017, Issue #1
Stroud Center scientists are using DNA to identify the likely sources of fecal bacteria in streams, a potential human health risk.
New Major Gifts Director Joins the Stroud Center
UpStream 2016, Issue #7
David Reinfeld brings with him more than 15 years of arts, culture, and social service fundraising in the nonprofit sector.
Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates National Park Service’s Commitment to Fresh Water
UpStream 2016, Issue #7
Stroud Water Research Center honored the National Park Service and its director Jonathan Jarvis at the Water’s Edge gala at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
From Stream to Tap: Keeping Fresh Water Clean and Safe
UpStream 2016, Issue #7
Water treatment facilities have procedures in place to make water safe for drinking. But the dirtier the water, the greater the cost to treat it.
Expanded Professional Development Programs for Educators
UpStream 2016, Issue #7
We’re expanding our professional development programs for educators to include the WikiWatershed webinar series, more workshops at the Stroud Center, and an emerging partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Could Rising Temps Be Killing Mayflies, Threatening Streams? Scientists Investigate.
UpStream 2016, Issue #6
When mayfly populations decline, it's a warning that something has gone wrong. But what? Stroud Center scientists and their colleagues are investigating.
Stroud Center Welcomes New Board Members
UpStream 2016, Issue #6
The staff and board of directors of Stroud Water Research Center are pleased to welcome Robert DiFilippo, Holly Michael, Josh Auld, and Michael Bucklin.
How to Choose Mobile Digital Technologies to Enhance Environmental Education
UpStream 2016, Issue #6
Whether you are a teacher, parent, or citizen scientist, here are a few ideas worth considering to make the most of mobile digital technology for environmental education.
Fostering Community Partnerships Through STEM Education
UpStream 2016, Issue #6
Students from Serviam Girls Academy spent a day learning about water-quality indicators as part of the Stroud Center’s award-winning stream ecology program.
