The Leaf Pack Network is an initiative of Stroud™ Water Research Center. The Stroud Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration.
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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.
What’s the Best Time to Do a Leaf Pack Experiment?
Fall is a great time to do a leaf pack experiment — but not the only time! If you can’t do an experiment in the fall you can still collect and dry your leaves and then assemble and deploy your leaf packs later. Macroinvertebrates are hungry year-round! You’ll need 30 grams of leaves for each leaf pack and we recommend making three leaf packs for each experiment. You may pick leaves off...Read More
Leaf Pack News from Washington County Watershed Alliance
The WCWA, which enhances and coordinates the activities of individual watershed associations, tweeted about their recent leaf pack experiment.
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?
Almost Full! Register Now for June 3 Workshop
June 3 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina: Come learn about the Leaf Pack Experiment to study the health of your local streams! This workshop is intended for middle school and high school teachers, environmental educators, and citizens.
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.
