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A Message From the Executive Director Regarding the Importance of Racial Equity and Justice
A Message From the Executive Director Regarding the Importance of Racial Equity and Justice
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
We need to embrace this moment of massive awareness as our window of opportunity to take genuine action and to work harder to advance human rights and equality for all.
Why I Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative: Nathan Hayward III
Why I Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative: Nathan Hayward III
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
“Life, as we know it, depends on water. The Stroud Center was founded to learn all we can about ways to preserve fresh water for health and sustenance as well
Monitor My Watershed map feature
Teach-the-Teacher Workshop Brings Real-Time Data to the Classroom
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
For teachers, access to real-time data on the Monitor My Watershed data portal can revolutionize the way students are taught about water.
Photo of Steve Kerlin helping teachers with a stream bioassessment
Stroud Center Director of Education Appointed to Academic Standards Committee
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
Kerlin will bring his expertise to the table as the state Department of Education prepares to update its 17-year-old science standards.
Reducing Crop Loss, Saving Money and Time, and Stewarding Your Land
Reducing Crop Loss, Saving Money and Time, and Stewarding Your Land
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
Farms that have whole-farm financial and yield analyses completed often find that cropping marginal land costs more money than it produces.
Where Are They Now: Jeff Fralick
Where Are They Now: Jeff Fralick
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
It was through a Stroud Center internship that Fralick discovered his passion for navigating the relationship between environmental science and policy.
Remembering Claire Birney
Remembering Claire Birney
UpStream 2020, Issue #5
Claire’s sense of humor, contagious laugh, and magnificent smile lit up every room she entered, and were just a few of the many gifts she brought to the Stroud Center.
Why I Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative: Penny Wilson
Why I Give to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative: Penny Wilson
UpStream 2020, Issue #4
“Thanks to the Future of Fresh Water Initiative, the public is being educated, awareness is being heightened, and streams are being restored."
Scientist gathered at Stroud Water Research Center to define the River Continuum Concept.
Marking the Passing of a Colleague and Mentor
UpStream 2020, Issue #4
Wayne Minshall was an expert in the ecology of flowing waters and fire ecology and an important contributor and co-author to the River Continuum Concept.
David Bressler providing C-SAW technical assistance to volunteers of the Silver Lake Nature Center.
A Watershed of Curiosity
UpStream 2020, Issue #4
Not everyone has the opportunity to become a professional scientist, but a great scientist can come from anywhere. Anyone can be a part of science.
A boy in a canoe on a lake.
New Canoe Fleet Helps Foster Meaningful On-the-Water Education
UpStream 2020, Issue #4
Getting participants outside for learning in nature is a vital step in helping them make connections between the program content and the real world.
Meet Lisa Blazure, Soil Health Coordinator
Meet Lisa Blazure, Soil Health Coordinator
UpStream 2020, Issue #4
Blazure brings to Stroud Water Research Center a deep understanding of how improving agricultural soil health can result in healthier streams.