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Public Lectures and Events

Stroud™ Water Research Center lectures and events bring the highest level of scientific expertise to the Center in order to enlighten and entertain the general public in topics related to stream, river, and watershed ecology. These public lectures are intended for a general audience; children of middle school age and above are welcome.

Programs require reserved seating unless listed otherwise.

For information contact Kay Dixon by
email or phone, 610-268-2153 x247

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Balls Pyramid, part of the Lord Howe Island group
Balls Pyramid, part of the Lord Howe Island group.

Each year the Stroud™ Water Research Center hosts its annual fundraising gala in celebration of our most precious resource—water. This special evening allows us to bring together our friends and neighbors whose support is critical to our endeavors. Proceeds from the evening support the Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research and education programs. View a list of previous speakers and links to their work.

Ian Hutton & The Pristine Lord Howe Island: Conservation Management at its Best

Thursday, October 8th 6:30 PM

Just a quick flight from the mainland of Australia, there’s a tiny island that boasts extraordinary terrestrial and marine ecosystems and exotic plants and animals you can only see if you go there — or you join us at The Water’s Edge on October 8th. This year’s speaker is Ian Hutton — island naturalist and conservationist, researcher, ecotourism pioneer, brilliant photographer and the keeper of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Lord Howe Island.

Experience the pristine Lord Howe Island for yourself and hear how it has managed to stay that way.

Reservations & Tickets:
Kay Dixon
Email
610-268-2153 x247
Order tickets online: https://www.stroudcenter.org/donate/donate.asp


Joan & Dick Stroud Memorial Lectures

Held in memory of Joan & Dick Stroud, co-founders of the Stroud™ Water Research Center, this lecture series allows us to share with our friends and the general public, a special evening with speakers who will both enlighten and entertain—sharing their research and their perspectives on subjects from watershed ecology to conservation and more. Past speakers have included, Chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Director of the Global Water Policy Project and prolific author, Sandra Postel, and recipient of the prestigious Audubon Medal and the Lady Bird Conservation Award, and Professor of Global Conservation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Michael Dombeck, Ph.D.

Upcoming lectures will be posted here as scheduled.

View a complete list of previous lecturers and links to their work.


Education Workshops

Teachers studying stream life
The Center's Education Department interprets the research of our scientists with the goal of motivating the public to become responsible stewards of freshwater resources. Programs are multidisciplinary and oriented to a wide audience including watershed advocacy groups, teachers, young adults, and children.

The Stroud Water Research Center is an approved provider of Act 48 Continuing Professional Education in Pennsylvania. 

View workshop schedule

Scientific Seminars

The purpose of the Center’s Scientific Seminar series is to encourage scientific exchange on topics of stream, river, and watershed science between our staff and scientists from other institutions.  Scientists are encouraged to attend lectures and meet with our invited guests. Please contact us to arrange meetings.  Unless otherwise noted lectures are from 10:00 -11:00 am.

Upcoming lectures will be posted here as they are scheduled.

View listing of 2006-2008 completed seminars


Sampling a tropical stream

The Science of Stroud

Science of Stroud lectures are intended to bring you up to date with the latest projects and most recent findings of our researchers.

Upcoming lectures will be posted here as they are scheduled.

View 2006 Science of Stroud Series


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