Chlorides (salts) in streams have become a rising concern. Join BRC staff and volunteers to sample over 65 sites in the Red Clay and Brandywine Watersheds for chlorides to find “hot spots” and baseline data on a localized level. This activity will begin with a short description of the impacts of chlorides on our stream at our Myrick Conservation Center location. All participants will be assigned 4-6 sites to collect a water sample on their own to bring back to the Myrick Conservation Center for testing. Plan to wear boots or shoes that can get wet. Participants will be assigned site locations based upon a brief survey sent to you after registration. Rain date: 10/16
Mark your calendars! The 17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns this year on Thursday, March 7th! Join us for an evening of celebrating the environment at Upland Country Day School. This film festival will include our 90-minute film program, food & drink, and raffle entries. Proceeds benefit Stroud Water Research Center and the … Continued
Volunteers will assemble at 8:00 AM at either the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, DE or Anson B. Nixon Park or the Kennett Area YMCA outdoor Pool in Kennett Square to help with clean up of 98 miles of roads and streams in the Red Clay Valley watershed. More than 700 volunteers are needed for … Continued