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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded $187,625 in grant funding to support 15 education projects in 11 counties that foster interest in fishing and boating …
Boosting Fishing and Boating in Pennsylvania: PFBC Grants Fuel Education and Engagement Read More
WILLISTOWN, PA — The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has awarded Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT) and Natural Lands a $25,000 grant to promote grassland conservation in the greater Doe …
Grant Awarded to Promote Grassland Conservation and Protect Bird Species in Chester County Read More
AVONDALE, PA — Stroud Water Research Center announced that Executive Director, President, and Research Scientist David B. Arscott, Ph.D., has been elected the next president of the Society for Freshwater Science, …
Stroud Center’s Dave Arscott Elected Next President of the Society for Freshwater Science Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, is inviting residents of the 158th legislative district to join her from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day …
Sappey to Host ‘Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th’ Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced that three local organizations received over $3 million in grant funding, allocated from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation …
Local Conservation Projects Receive Over $3 Million in Grant Funding Read More
AVONDALE, PA — Stroud™ Water Research Center bestowed the 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading voices on climate change on …
Stroud Water Research Center Honors Michael E. Mann, Ph.D. Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey this week announced the approval of state funding for Stroud Water Research Center, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and Pennsylvania …
Sappey Applauds State Funding for Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Industry Read More
AVONDALE, PA — A new Stroud™ Water Research Center study shows that the density of water plays a previously overlooked role in nutrient and carbon cycling in freshwater ecosystems.
Researchers Find New Connection Between Riparian Zone and Water Quality Read More
AVONDALE, PA — New research conducted by Stroud™ Water Research Center scientists shows how real-time chlorophyll sensors can be used to determine the origins of algae in rivers and streams, …
New Way to Trace Algae Origins Could ID Sources of Water Pollution Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, was joined by over 60 community members Saturday for “Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th” at Stroud Water Research Center …
Sappey Hosts ‘Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th’ Read More