Projects

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
Bio Blitz Event
Grant Number: 20080168
Funds are requested to support the convening of a bio blitz on August 22nd to provide a list of species found in the preserve during one 24-hour period.
Year Issued: 2008 | Amount: $0
New Haven Land Trust, Inc
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.
Aquatic Mercury Testing
Grant Number: 20060119
To support the measurement of methyl mercury in the Quinnipiac River and the New Haven Harbor. The work will also provide direct information on safety of local finfish and shellfish.
Year Issued: 2006 | Amount: $14,000
Yale University Grant and Contract Administration
Safe Grounds Campaign
Grant Number: 20060021
To support the continuing and extension of the successful 2005 Safe Grounds Campaign reducing non-point source pollution from lawn pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Year Issued: 2006 | Amount: $19,200
Watershed Partnership, Inc
Water Diversion & Instream Flow Policy
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
Reports: 20060104 Trout Unlimited.pdf
Yale University Project to Measure Methyl Mercury Contamination
Grant Number: 20050336
To support the measurement of methyl mercury contamination in the Quinnipiac River and the Oysters in New Haven Harbor. The study will evaluate the extent of methylmercury pollution and  help to identify sources and hotspots.
Year Issued: 2005 | Amount: $14,500
Yale University Grant and Contract Administration
Mercury Contamination
Grant Number: 20040390
To measure contamination along the Quinnipiac River and in oysters of the New Haven Harbor and evaluate the extent of mercury pollution and  identify sources and hotspots.
Year Issued: 2004 | Amount: $7,500
Yale University Grant and Contract Administration