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A salt marsh in Barnstable, Massachusetts, shows signs of erosion and drowning as the sea level rises.
When Sea-Level Rise Threatens Coastal Wetlands, Don’t Look to Rivers For Help, Scientists Say
Building up wetlands that are drowning under rising oceans remains a challenge, but scientists are now one step closer to identifying solutions.
An aerial view of cover crops by Edwin Remsberg and USDA-SARE.
Amazon Web Services Supports Watershed Restoration on Farms Outside Washington, D.C.
The Stroud Center's science-based approach to protecting fresh water will soon make an impact on farms near D.C., aiming to recharge about 67 million gallons of clean water per year.
David Arscott presenting the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Laura Turner Seydel.
Stroud Water Research Center Honors Laura Turner Seydel, Chair of Captain Planet Foundation
Turner Seydel shared inspirational stories about how she and her collaborators are addressing urgent challenges affecting environmental health and sustainability.
Dave Arscott against a background of native plants.
Stroud Center’s Dave Arscott Elected Next President of the Society for Freshwater Science
In his new role, Arscott will affirm the Society’s commitment to excellence in freshwater science in the same way that he does for the Stroud Center.
Aerial view of a braided wetland by U.S. EPA
Stroud Water Research Center Responds to the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court Decision
The ruling has restricted the EPA’s jurisdiction over wetlands, and with that, its ability to protect them in accordance with the Clean Water Act.
Michael Mann receives 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence from Executive Director David Arscott.
Stroud Water Research Center Honors Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., Leading Climate Scientist and Author
To share his knowledge and warn the public about climate change, Mann has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries, and five books.
Two scientists paddle on the Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania during an algae bloom.
New Way to Trace Algae Origins Could ID Sources of Water Pollution
Real-time chlorophyll sensors can be used to determine the origins of algae in rivers and streams. 
Members of Mighty Writers—El Futuro look at aquatic insects next to the Watershed Education Mobile Lab.
Watershed on Wheels Makes a Splash at World Water Day Event
Families, community members, and a group of Mighty Writers gathered to learn about the world’s most precious natural resource — clean fresh water — and how to protect it.
Stroud Water Research Center's Watershed Education Mobile Lab
Greater Philadelphia–Area Families and Community to Celebrate World Water Day, Explore New Watershed Education Mobile Lab
Connecting with nature is key to democratizing education about freshwater resources and provides important health and educational benefits to developing minds.
A woman demonstrates how Monitor My Watershed displays real-time data.
Stroud Water Research Center Named Winner of 2021 Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant for Nonprofits
The Stroud Center and partner LimnoTech, Inc. will work with Amazon’s cloud computing arm to develop a portal for sharing and visualizing environmental data.
Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Melissa D. Ho of World Wildlife Fund
Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Melissa D. Ho of World Wildlife Fund
Dr. Ho expressed gratitude that the 2021 Stroud Center award highlights the interconnections between agriculture, fresh water, and climate as a critical theme for water conservation and stewardship.
A group of volunteers with shovels at a tree planting event.
Stroud Center Celebrates Riparian Buffer Month by Planting Trees
The planting will help to buffer a small stream from nearby barnyard activity and provide data about the growth rates of trees using two different types of tree stakes.