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Autumn stream by David H. Funk
Outreach For Healthy Streams
UpStream 2014, Issue #4
Here, in brief, is our approach to watershed restoration outreach to distant watersheds and new communities.
Sandy Sage and Bern Sweeney
Louis “Sandy” Sage Lobby Dedication Evokes Tears and Laughter
UpStream 2014, Issue #4
The Moorhead Environmental Complex lobby was named for Sandy in recognition of his many years of help and assistance to the Stroud Center and its mission.
Six women from the Stroud Center participate in a bioblitz.
Sharing Our Science: Summer 2014
UpStream 2014, Issue #3
Stroud Center Scientists Attend International Conferences; Leaf Pack Network Science Hits the Road; 24 Hours, 55 Volunteers, 807 Species; Walking the Walk at Spring Creek Farms Field Day; Cultivating the
Anthony Aufdenkampe receives CUAHSI service award.
Scientist Honored for Service to Water Sciences Community
UpStream 2014, Issue #3
Anthony Aufdenkampe, Ph.D., was recognized for his national leadership and community building for the Critical Zone Observatory network.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Receive SAFE Award
UpStream 2014, Issue #3
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly M. Payton, Communications Director Stroud Water Research Center will confer the 2014 Freshwater Excellence Award to Kennedy
A golden shiner from a tributary to the Brandywine Creek.
Sharing Our Science: Spring 2014
UpStream 2014, Issue #2
Stroud Center Tackles Watershed Restoration; Getting to Know Rock Snot; Something Smells Fishy.
Tara Muenz shares her love of nature with children and adults as Stroud Center’s new education programs manager. 
Tara Muenz Joins Stroud Center as New Educator
UpStream 2014, Issue #2
Muenz describes herself as an “earth steward” who enjoys pursuing a “mindful and simple lifestyle.” She plans to share her passion for environmental stewardship, especially for healthy waters, with others.
Graph of conductivity rise in Brandywine Creek from salt load washing.
Freshwater Sources Less “Fresh” from Greater Salt Use, Scientists Say
UpStream 2014, Issue #2
Fresh groundwater, where some drinking water comes from, recharges streams. Scientists are concerned about early signs that groundwater sources are getting saltier.
Bern Sweeney standing in a newly planted riparian forest buffer.
How Many Trees Does It Take to Protect a Stream?
UpStream 2014, Issue #1
A literature review by the Stroud Center concluded that forest buffers should be at least 30 meters, or nearly 100 feet, wide to adequately protect streams.
The indoor stream exhibit, complete with live fish, built for the Pa. farm show. 
Sharing Our Science: Winter 2014
UpStream 2014, Issue #1
Stroud Center Models Farm Stewardship at PA Farm Show; Wise Shares Importance of Trees to Streams; Sweeney Speaks In Support of Streamside Forests.
Lamonte Garber in the mountains of Nepal.
Connecting Land and Water Solutions: Lamonte Garber Joins Watershed Restoration Group
UpStream 2014, Issue #1
Garber will serve as the watershed restoration coordinator, working with landowners and partnering agencies on restoration and conservation projects throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
Fracking truck
UpStream Newsletter, December 2013
Low Levels of Fracking Wastewater Highly Toxic to Mayflies: Stroud Center scientists find mayflies, whose presence indicates good water quality, are significantly affected by low levels of produced water.