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Student Voices Return to Stroud Water Research Center During COVID-19 Education Programming
UpStream 2020, Issue #10
Our educators have returned to something they do very well: delivering high-quality outdoor education programming that is both safe and meaningful for participants.
Better Gardens, Better Soils: Improve Water Quality and Soil Health in Your Backyard
UpStream 2020, Issue #10
With a little bit of knowledge and prep work in the off season, you can just plant and harvest. Wouldn’t that be nice?
From Cities to Suburbs to Farms: How Innovative Water Management Helps River Health
UpStream 2020, Issue #10
Learn from a panel of experts how natural and green infrastructure are paying off for the health of the Delaware River.
Pennsylvania Watershed Education Task Force Honored with 2020 Outstanding Environmental Education Program Award and Second NOAA B-WET Grant
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
The task force is advancing statewide environmental literacy and meaningful watershed education for K-12 students and educators.
Restoring the River Continuum Community
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
We're working with partners and land users to implement natural solutions to regenerate soils and safeguard fresh water, solutions that benefit both human communities and the entire ecosystem.
Mimicking Nature to Manage Water On-Site
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
Watch a roundtable discussion among the designers, engineers, and client about “getting the water right” at Stroud Water Research Center’s Moorhead Environmental Complex.
Leaf Pack Network Adds Hands-On Experience to Virtual Learning
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
A Canadian university is making sure students get fieldwork experience despite the pandemic — by mailing them freshwater field kits to use at home.
Volunteers Help Plant Trees for Healthy Streams
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
The trees will help restore stream banks, create habitat corridors, and mitigate runoff from a nearby road.
Schuylkill River Community Scientist Monitoring Project to Kick Off on World Habitat Day
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
The project aims to document the current ecological status and health of the river and seeks to engage and educate a diverse set of river users and residents.
$50,000 Challenge Match Grant Generously Sponsored by the Colket Family Foundation
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
This challenge grant will enable us to sustain and expand our community-wide education and training programs, curricula, and instructional technologies.
Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates The Redford Center
UpStream 2020, Issue #9
Executive Director Jill Tidman accepted the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence in recognition of The Redford Center’s dedication to protect the environment and fresh water.
What Do Hemp Fiber, Soil Health, and Water Quality Have in Common?
UpStream 2020, Issue #8
Stroud Water Research Center has launched a collaborative project to study the cultivation, soil health and environmental impact, and manufacturing of industrial hemp fiber.
