Projects
Grant Number: 20170087
To support the study of copper uptake efficiency of various ulvoid species in order to pinpoint potential candidates for bioremediation of heavy metals at marine and brackish water sites along the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2017 | Amount: $10,500
University of New Haven
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Dr. Amy Carlile
acarlile@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Grant Number: 20160156
To support the study of benthic algae to detect seasonal variation in species composition, as well as testing copper content in situ algal samples and conducting mesocosm copper uptake experiments to test the bioremediation potential of various algal species.
Year Issued: 2016 | Amount: $12,000
University of New Haven
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Dr. Amy Carlile
acarlile@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Grant Number: 20160157
To support the study of several sites along the Quinnipiac River to determine whether endocrine disruptors are present and then trace their source.
Year Issued: 2016 | Amount: $11,500
University of New Haven
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Dr. Melanie Eldridge
meldridge@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Grant Number: 20140144
to support a study to look for evidence of the deleterious effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in killifish within the lower Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2014 | Amount: $9,904
University of New Haven
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Dr. John Kelly
jkelly@newhaven.edu
http://www.newhaven.edu/
Grant Number: 20020627
To continue efforts in support of the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Project and the development of a greenway corridor along the Quinnpiac River Watershed. Activities will include further land acquisition, trail development, public outreach and education with regard to environmental and recreational aspects of the river.
Year Issued: 2002 | Amount: $10,000
Friends of the Linear Trail, Inc.
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Grant Number: 20030654
To establish a trail route and to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Quinnipiac River for phase three of the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail which includes the construction of two pedestrian bridges, one on the east side of the island and the second to cross the raceway on the west side of the island.
Year Issued: 2003 | Amount: $10,000
Friends of the Linear Trail, Inc.
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Grant Number: 20060104
Funds will be used to support the improvement of of water diversion and instream flow policy on the Quinnipiac River through advocacy and public education.
Year Issued: 2006 | Amount: $10,000
Trout Unlimited: Eastern Water Project
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Grant Number: 20070058
Funds are requested to support an environmental study assessing relationships among habitat structure, marsh topography, ecological dynamics and potential conservation initiatives in the Lower Quinnipiac River marshes.
Year Issued: 2007 | Amount: $23,135
University of New Haven
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Grant Number: 20070063
Funds are requested to support a collaborative effort of developing a resource and policy guide for the Quinnipiac River edge for public access permits, best management practices, stabilization practices, liability, and ecology.
Year Issued: 2007 | Amount: $8,500
Quinnipiac River Community Group
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Grant Number: 20070065
Funds are requested to support the organization and implementation of "Consider the Qunnipiac" photo-based awareness campaign" motivationg people to consider the consequences of poor stewardship. The campaign will include photo exhibits, and web-based gallery including information about the specific threats, pollutants, and damages to the river.
Year Issued: 2007 | Amount: $8,500
Catalyst Studios, Inc.
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www.ConsidertheQuinnipiac.com