The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center celebrates World Rivers Day on September 22 with stories that highlight the importance of thinking globally and acting locally for the rivers that sustain our communities, families, and businesses.

Impacts Of Rising Temperatures

Temperature is a frequent topic in our daily news — from yesterday’s conditions to the weekend forecast. It’s also a key concern for scientists like me who are seeking to understand how it impacts fish and other animals living in streams.

Lately, we’ve seen record heat lasting days, weeks, months, and even years. But it wasn’t always like this. What most people do not realize is that daily, seasonal, and annual temperatures have been relatively predictable for thousands of years, allowing species on land and in water to evolve slowly over time and thrive based on local conditions.

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Teachers Dive Into Conestoga River

Ten K–12 teachers took to the water in July, joining Stroud Water Research Center’s Director of Education Steve Kerlin, Ph.D., (also an adjunct at Millersville University) and education staff for an intensive weeklong course on the Conestoga River.

From macroinvertebrates to chemistry to habitat studies, teachers learned about methods to study stream health and how to lead outdoor stream studies.

Assistant Director of Education Tara Muenz introduced the group to macroinvertebrate sampling methods, highlighting the Leaf Pack Network, to learn more about these animals and stream health.

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Local Parks Improving Water Quality

With 140 acres of walking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, a library and pool, and even a restaurant, Overlook Community Campus in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a large and popular public space.

The park is also home to a pilot project that’s transforming eight of its acres into a highly visible demonstration site for how streamside forests can support wildlife and reduce water pollution.

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LinkedIn Freshwater Currents Newsletter

In August, Stroud launched a new initiative, Freshwater Currents. The power of social media allows us to reach thousands of professionals and friends online through LinkedIn.

The newsletter will include our research, education, and watershed restoration findings and activities.

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Upcoming Events

-- September 14: Free Workshop Weekend! - Leaf Pack Network Workshop

-- September 19:  The Water’s Edge Gala - Awards Program

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The Chester County-based Stroud Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration.

Related Articles This Week:

-- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Announces $23.8 Million In Small Watershed Grants To Support Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Efforts; $7.5 Million To Benefit PA  [PaEN]

-- Dept. Of Agriculture Invests $1.5 Million In Research To Support Ag Industry Work To Tackle Complex Climate, Conservation Challenges On Farms  [PaEN]

-- USDA NRCS Now Accepting Applications For FY 2025 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training To Hold 3  Multi-Day In-Person Ag Conservation Keystone Training Workshops In October  [PaEN]

-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Trees For Graziers Host 2 Silvopasture Farm Walks On Sept. 4 In York County, Sept. 11 In Lebanon County  [PaEN]

-- Dickinson College Farm's Matt Steiman Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award From The Sustainable Energy Fund  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Webinar Series On Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land, Starting Sept. 25  [PaEN]

-- Master Watershed Steward Volunteers Help Stroud Township Save Money With Stormwater Inspections In Monroe County  [PaEN]

-- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Seeks Volunteers For Annual Plant-A-Thon Set To Plant 10,000 Native Trees, Shrubs, Perennials Throughout The 4-County Watershed  [PaEN]

-- Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Chapter Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Oct. 5   [PaEN]

-- Delaware River Basin Commission Names Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, P.E. As New Executive Director  [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Why Reducing Farm Pollution In The Chesapeake Bay Region Is A Complex Problem

-- LancasterOnline: Penn State Research To Employ AI To Monitor Nitrates In Polluted Waterways

-- Pike County Conservation District: How To Properly Maintain Your On-Lot Septic System

-- Warren Times: Warren Conservation District Accepting Photo Contest Submissions Until Sept. 13

[Posted: September 5, 2024]

9/9/2024