Welcome to the Leaf Pack Network, an international network of people investigating their local stream ecosystems. Leaf Pack Network is part of WikiWatershed, an initiative of Stroud Water Research Center to help people advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water.
News
Ecosystem Benefits of Net-Spinning Caddisflies
Net-spinning caddisflies build nets to trap their food. But did you know that these nets also hold rocks together in streams?
Temporary Data System is Live
The old leaf pack database finally bit the dust, but a temporary system for entering and viewing new data has been put in place while we rebuild it.
Leaf Pack Network Database is Down
The system for logging in, viewing historic data, and registering with the Leaf Pack Network is currently unavailable. We are working to bring it back (better than ever!) by fall.
Restoring Nash Creek
Students in Michigan discovered what was impacting their stream and then developed a plan to restore it with native plantings.
Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit
Students will learn to design, implement, and analyze a scientific investigation while discovering the value of aquatic macroinvertebrates as living indicators of water quality. The kit is reusable and flexible, adaptable to varying time constraints, number of students and grade levels, and it is geographically friendly, and complete.
Educating to Ensure Water Quality and Availability
Christina Medved gave a leaf pack presentation at the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Environmental Education Conference and she gave a three-hour “Streams Within a Watershed Context” workshop at Kean University.
