Projects

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
Safe Grounds Campaign
Grant Number: 20090109
To support the Safe Grounds Campaign which helps reduce non-point source pollution from lawn pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in the Quinnipiac River watershed.  
Year Issued: 2009 | Amount: $18,000
Watershed Partnership, Inc
Reports: 20090109 Watershed Partnership.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
Reports: ZAJAC UNH QRF 09-11 Final Report New Haven Harbor Study.pdf
Protocol for Handling Specific Pollution Problems
Grant Number: 990239
In collaboration with Quinnipiac River Watershed Partnership members to set up a written protocol for handling specific types of pollution problems, including references for notifying the appropriate authority.
Year Issued: 1999 | Amount: $5,000
Long Island Soundkeeper Fund, Inc.
Symposium on Point Source Pollution
Grant Number: 990241
To support the project 'Symposium on Point Source Pollution and Toxic Legacies in the Quinnipiac River'.
Year Issued: 1999 | Amount: $16,500
Yale School of Forestry/Environmental Studies
Study of Biological Impoverishment
Grant Number: 990242
To study the biological impoverishment of the Lower Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 1999 | Amount: $12,500
Yale School of Forestry/Environmental Studies