Projects

Study of microplastics and macroplastics
Grant Number: 20211290
to support the study of microplastics and macroplastics in the Quinnipiac River and its source waters.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $20,000
Yale University
Contact Information
Mr. Gaboury Benoit
gabouryb@gmail.com
https://www.yale.edu/
Reports: Yale University Final Report Benoit.pdf
Study of the gut microbiomes of estuarine fish
Grant Number: 20211289
to support a study that will focus on characterizing the gut microbiomes of estuarine fish in the lower Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor, as well as assessing the relationships between environmental conditions, diet, microplastic prevalence, and these microbial communities.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $19,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Nikolas Stasulli
nstasulli@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports: UNH Stasulli & Conroy - Quinnipiac River Fund Final Report.pdf
Study of temperature change on the behavior of freshwater crustacean
Grant Number: 20211288
to support the study of the effects of temperature change on the behavior of freshwater crustaceans in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $20,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. R. Christopher O'Brien
rcobrien@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports: University of New Haven Final Report 20211288.pdf
Study of the presence and spatial distribution of industrial pollutants
Grant Number: 20211285
to support the study of the presence and spatial distribution of industrial pollutants and other water quality parameters along the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $13,000
Quinnipiac University
Contact Information
Courtney McGinnis
Courtney.mcginnis@quinnipiac.edu
https://www.qu.edu/
Reports: Quinnipiac University Final Report 20211285.pdf
Classify/Assess Shellfish
Grant Number: 930084
To classify and assess shellfish growing water for the Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor.
Year Issued: 1993 | Amount: $5,160
CT Dept. of Agriculture/Aquaculture Division
Assess Contaminants in Winter Flounder
Grant Number: 930086
To assess relative abundance, health and body burden of selected contaminants in winter flounder.
Year Issued: 1993 | Amount: $5,000
National Marine Fisheries Service
Collect/Examing Winter Flounder Eggs
Grant Number: 930087
To collect and examine winter flounder eggs for condition and viability.
Year Issued: 1993 | Amount: $4,890
National Marine Fisheries Service
Survey of Symbiotic Roots Showing Mycorrhizal..
Grant Number: 930114
To continue "Survey of Symbiotic Roots Showing Mycorrhizal Fungi on Tidal Riverine Vegetation in the Lower Quinnipiac River".
Year Issued: 1993 | Amount: $4,472
UNIVERSITY of CONNECTICUT DEPT. OF ECOLOGY
Geographical Information System Database
Grant Number: 930089
To develop a geographical information system database for the Quinnipiac River Watershed.
Year Issued: 1993 | Amount: $5,950
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Contact Information
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