Projects

To support the measurement of copper concentration and bioavailability throughout the Quinnipiac River system and its tributaries.  

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.  

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.  

To evaluate road salt management and application practices; correlate problems and recommend future action.

To measure and assess organic and metal contaminants in the eggs, liver, kidney and flesh of tautog (blackfish) from New Haven Harbor.

Use ultra-clean methods to pinpoint sources of toxic heavy metals, to establish a history of metal pollution in the river.