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Nurturing the Good Mind
UpStream 2023, Issue #9
Connecting to water as a source of ancestral significance has strengthened a throughline of cultural continuity for the Seneca Nation and the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware.
PFAS Explained
UpStream 2023, Issue #9
Forever chemicals threaten drinking water and human health. Learn how scientists are investigating PFAS contamination in farming.
Hillendale Elementary School Awarded Green Ribbon for Environmental Education and Sustainability
UpStream 2023, Issue #9
The award recognizes innovative efforts to reduce environmental impacts, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education.
Farming With Drones?
UpStream 2023, Issue #9
Farmers joined us for a demonstration of a drone spreading soybean seeds for a cover crop that builds soil health and protects water quality.
Caring for Trees
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
Tom Best doesn’t own the young streamside forest he maintains each day. It's an act of service motivated by a parental feeling toward the woods.
Earning a “Master’s” in Watershed Stewardship
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
How Penn State Extension launched one of the most successful volunteer training programs in the U.S. and revived struggling local watershed groups.
Looking Back at Earth and Its Fresh Water From Space
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
All-star community science volunteers visit Goddard Space Flight Center and learn what NASA satellite data reveals about threats to streams.
Stroud Center Collaborations Amplify Impact on Fresh Water
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
Scientists, educators, and watershed restoration professionals are working together to create long-lasting and positive impacts on waterways.
Philadelphia Catholic Schools to Participate in Watershed Education Programs at the Stroud Center
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
Student groups from fourth through 12th grade can visit the Stroud Center’s 55-acre campus for a hands-on day of science lessons.
Learn How to Protect Your Watershed
UpStream 2023, Issue #8
Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference and improve the health of your local streams? Watch this special webinar series to find out!
We, the Community Scientists
UpStream 2023, Issue #7
People in the Delaware River Watershed are joining forces and collecting data to protect the vital freshwater resources that sustain their communities.
Family Day Engages Latino Community of Chester County in Outdoor Recreation
UpStream 2023, Issue #7
Park and nonprofit partners led a day of fishing, canoeing, and nature exploration for families, with instruction in both English and Spanish.
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