Projects

Fate of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) on the behavior of aquatic organisms
Grant Number: 20100145
To support a study to characterize the fate of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) in the watershed areas of the Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers which empty into Long Island Sound in an effort to study the fate of BBP on the behavior of aquatic organisms.
Year Issued: 2010 | Amount: $5,000
Quinnipiac University
Assess the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor
Grant Number: 20100593
To support the assessment of the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor relative to selected environmental factors and the structure of the Harbor's benthic habitats. A comparison of the results will be made to available previous information to assess any long-term changes.
Year Issued: 2010 | Amount: $11,900
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Measurements of copper levels and speciation in the Quinnipiac River
To support the measurement of copper concentration and bioavailability throughout the Quinnipiac River system and its tributaries.  
Year Issued: 2009 | Amount: $12,000
Yale University - Grant and Contract Administration
Assess the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor
Grant Number: 20090101
To support the assessment of  the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor relative to selected environmental factors and the structure of the Harbor's benthic habitats, and compare these results to available previous information to assess any long-term changes.  
Year Issued: 2009 | Amount: $13,500
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Reports: ZAJAC UNH QRF 09-11 Final Report New Haven Harbor Study.pdf
Assess the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor
Grant Number: 20090101
To support the assessment of  the condition of macrofaunal communities in New Haven Harbor relative to selected environmental factors and the structure of the Harbor's benthic habitats, and compare these results to available previous information to assess any long-term changes.  
Year Issued: 2009 | Amount: $13,500
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Safe Grounds Campaign
Grant Number: 20080149
Funds are requested to continue support for the Safe Grounds Campaign to reduce non-point source pollution from lawn pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Year Issued: 2008 | Amount: $20,000
Watershed Partnership, Inc
Landowners Education
Grant Number: 20080177
Funds are requested to support the implementation of landowner and youh education about reducing non-point pollution.
Year Issued: 2008 | Amount: $20,000
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
General Operating expenses
Grant Number: 20080169
Funds are requested to design and order letterhead, envelopes, postcards, postage and produce mapping for the trail.
Year Issued: 2008 | Amount: $5,000
North Haven Trail Association
Wharton Brook Mercury Contamination Research
Grant Number: 20070060
Funds are requested to conduct mercury contamination research at Wharton Brook in Quinnipiac River system. Research activities include measuring mercury in water, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish along the length of thw Wharton Brook and its tributaries.
Year Issued: 2007 | Amount: $18,446
Yale University Grant and Contract Administration
The Clean Rivers Project w/Plainville Conservation Commission
Grant Number: 20070054
Funds are requested to support implementation of informational and educational efforts and activities advocating for pesticide use reduction. These efforts will focus on the 80 property owners whose properties abut the Quinnipiac River in Plainville, CT. The activities will include 2 river clean-ups, coordination of a fishing derby, Earth Day Extravaganza, promotion and advocacy of Freedom Lawn Initiative, and a Tomasso Nature Park clean-up. (see grant notes)
Year Issued: 2007 | Amount: $2,000
Farmington River Watershed Association, Inc.