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
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
Freedom Lawn Campaign
Grant Number: 20050331
To support the work of the Freedom Lawn Campaign to educate users of 'traditional'  chemical lawn care about the harmful environmental and health effects of pesticides and fertilizers, and encourage a switch to organic lawn care methods that are safe for the natural environment and people.
Year Issued: 2005 | Amount: $23,000
Watershed Partnership, Inc