Projects

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

To support the Safe Grounds Campaign which helps reduce non-point source pollution from lawn pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in the Quinnipiac River watershed.  

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.  

Complete three hydrographic dye dilution studies of the Wastewater Pollution Control Facilities.

For a yearround sampling of various species to estimate incidences of erythrocyte micronucleation to evaluate effects on health fish.

To document the macrobenthic structure of the lower Quinnipiac River as an "ecological benchmark" against future changes.

To continue research on the utilization of sunlight for the destruction of toxic water pollutants.