Classify/Assess Shellfish

CT Dept. of Agriculture/Aquaculture Division
To classify and assess shellfish growing water for the Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor.
Grant #: 
930084
Date Issued: 
Amount: 
5,160.00
Keywords: 
Conservation
Habitat
Pollution
Research
Wildlife

Shellfish (mostly oysters) collected from Q river and New Haven harbor and level of pollutants found to be high. Also assessment of sewage overflow conducted in area and violations noted.