Projects

to support the study of metals from the Quinnipiac River in the livers and muscles of fish species targeted by fishermen.

to support the study of emerging contaminants resulting from the use of consumer health or cosmetic products or from veterinary medications.

to support the study of salt in catch basins and to design simple and inexpensive modifications that will allow salt to be flushed out while leaving sediments and their toxic burdens behind where they can be removed by routine maintenance.

to support the study of biofilm composition and growth on polypropylene microplastic versus natural stone in unimpaired and impaired sections of the Quinnipiac River.

to support the creation of public access on the lower Quinnipiac River, as well as to support advocating on state and local permits affecting water quality and quantity, and carry out bacteria monitoring.

to support the protection and care of the Quinnipiac Meadows/Fargeorge Nature Preserve, as well as to support enhancements to the Growing Entrepreneurs program, Schooner scholarships, expansion of environmental programming and land acquisition.

to support the study of salt levels in the Quinnipiac River and typical source waters to advance understanding of this emerging pollution threat.

to support the study of bioaccumulation of heavy metals found in a targeted fish species indigenous to the Quinnipiac River.

to support coliform bacteria testing program on one tributary or river segment of the Quinnipiac Watershed, as well as continued advocacy to strengthen state NPDES and local land use permits affecting water quality in the Quinnipiac River.

to support the study of the presence and distribution of pollutants and other water quality parameters along the Quinnipiac River.