In-Person Opportunities

On January 31, organizations throughout the Delaware River watershed and beyond will host stream sampling events for community scientists and volunteers to collect chloride and conductivity data in what scientists call a synoptic sampling event or salt snapshot. Stroud Center scientists will use the snapshot data to produce a high-resolution map of salt concentrations in regional streams. The data map will be available at stroudcenter.org/salt following the event.

Visit the Winter Salt Week website for a multistate list of events.

Salt Snapshot in West Chester, Pa.

• When: Friday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Borough of West Chester – Borough Hall, 401 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380.
• Presented by Stroud Water Research Center in partnership with West Chester University and West Chester Borough.

This is a fun, hands-on way to learn how road salt impacts local waterways. No previous monitoring experience is necessary. The public is welcome to bring freshwater samples for chloride testing. You’ll also get tips on how to cut the salt in your water.