Stroud Water Research Center

Using a mix of methods, Stroud Center educators provide recommendations for the future of NPS watershed education. Data gathering efforts include a survey of schools in the D.C. metro region, […] The post Improving Student and Teacher Engagement With National Parks of the Potomac River Watershed appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

Educators planned and delivered teacher professional development in watershed education content and skills for Conestoga Valley, Ephrata, and Columbia school districts in Pennsylvania. Funded by: Project Lead: Collaborators: Project Years: […] The post Lancaster Area Outdoor Learning Network Initiative appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This bilingual international program engages students, teachers, families, and the public in water quality monitoring through the lens of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Funded by: Project Lead: Tara K. Muenz Collaborator: Steven […] The post Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit and International Network appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

A three-session model of watershed lessons is being delivered to fifth-grade students and teachers within the Red Clay Consolidated School District and White Clay Creek Watershed. Funded by: National Park […] The post Meaningful Watershed Investigations of the NPS White Clay Wild and Scenic River appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

To provide equitable access to safe outdoor aquatic recreation, raise awareness of related careers, and foster environmental awareness, Stroud Center educators take Scouts, school groups, and public audiences on the […] The post On-the-Water Watershed Education Programs appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

Stroud Water Research Center educators are enhancing accessibility and safety for on-site participants in Stroud Center education programs. Completed improvements, including streamside trail redesign and signage, will remove barriers to […] The post Pathways to Education: Improving Safety and Accessibility to Outdoor Watershed Education appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project assists School District of Philadelphia teachers leading outdoor and environmental after-school enrichment programs by providing ongoing professional development, support, and resources. Stroud Water Research Center and four partnering […] The post Professional Development for School District of Philadelphia Teachers Leading After School Enrichment Programs appeared first on Stroud W…

Stroud Water Research Center educators are collaborating with Connect Ocean to create a Source to Sea curriculum that will be distributed internationally to schools and scuba diving centers. Funded by: […] The post Source to Sea Explorer Curriculum appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

Educators are partnering with The Lawrenceville School to study water quality on their school campus and support the Leopold Scholars Program. Funded by: Fair Play Foundation Project Leads: Steven C. […] The post Water Quality Monitoring and Education Enrichment appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

For this project, educators develop and pilot a new national curriculum and extensive learning resources using principles of universal design for learning in California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with special attention […] The post Watershed Awareness Using Technology and Environmental Research for Sustainability (WATERS) appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project installs streamside forests to improve water quality and stream health. Locations include but are not limited to target areas in Chester and Lancaster counties and are responsive to […] The post Collaboration With Pa. DCNR for Riparian Forest Buffers appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project includes site visits to check the status of recently planted buffers, replanting of any mortality, and providing feedback to landowners on status and success of their buffer plantings. […] The post Forest Buffer Tree Seedling Care Initiative appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project provides funding for five farms in Lancaster and Chester counties in Pennsylvania to install forested buffers and any needed infrastructure to protect streams from livestock. Funded by: Pa. […] The post Forested Buffers for Farms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project provides funding for the installation of streamside forests at New Bolton Center in Chester County, Pa. Project Lead: Matthew J. Ehrhart Collaborating Organization: University of Pennsylvania School of […] The post Forested Buffer Installation at New Bolton Center appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This collection of projects includes training, planning, and technology conversion assistance to farmers as they prioritize soil health thereby protecting water on their lands. Training sessions by the Pa. No-Till […] The post “Healthy Soils, Healthy Streams” Training and Technical Assistance appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership contracts with the Stroud Center to test tree planting and maintenance-related materials. The goal is to demonstrate methods that maintain high levels […] The post Improving Success and Cutting Costs on Riparian Buffers appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project provides funding for implementing streamside forests, streambank fencing, stabilized livestock crossings, and watering systems in Lancaster County, Pa., as part of the countywide restoration strategy. Funded by: Funded […] The post Lancaster County Clean Water Community Action Partnership appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project supports installation and care of about 25 acres of forested buffers after they are planted in the west branch of Red Clay Creek. Funded by: Alliance for the […] The post Stroud Center–Alliance for Chesapeake Bay Partnership appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project installs nearly 80 acres of streamside forests and demonstrates the income potential of those that grow fruits, nuts, and salable horticultural materials. Funded by: Pa. Department of Conservation […] The post Stroud Center/Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Forested Buffer Collaborative appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .

This project establishes the Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition to improve communication and coordination among numerous organizations involved with soil health education, implementation, and research. Coalition member organizations will conduct educational […] The post Support for a Coalition on Soil Health in Pennsylvania appeared first on Stroud Water Research Center .