Projects

Biodiversity and Impacts of Drift Algae in New Haven Harbor study
Grant Number: 20110106
To support the Biodiversity and Impacts of Drift Algae in the New Haven Harbor study, which will continue to assess habitat structure and species diversity in New Haven Harbor, and to investigate the dynamics and potential impacts of extensive drift algal mats that have been found in portions of the harbor.
Year Issued: 2011 | Amount: $10,000
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Reports: ZAJAC UNH 2011-2012 QRiver Fund Final Report.pdf
Investigations into the causes and implications of marsh drowning in the Quinnipiac River
Grant Number: 20110107
To support the continuation of investigations into the causes and implications of marsh drowning in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2011 | Amount: $10,000
Yale University - Grant and Contract Administration
Reports: 20010107 Final Report.pdf
3 Hydrographic Dye Dilution Studies
Grant Number: 940075
Complete three hydrographic dye dilution studies of the Wastewater Pollution Control Facilities.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $7,000
CT Dept. of Agriculture/Aquaculture Division
Assess Tautog Embryos
Grant Number: 940077
Use plankton net to collect tautog embryos and assess their viability in New Haven Harbor.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $4,700
National Marine Fisheries Service
Document the Macrobenthic Structure of River
Grant Number: 940035
To document the macrobenthic structure of the lower Quinnipiac River as an "ecological benchmark" against future changes.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $4,739
Southern Connecticut State University
Utilization of Sunlight for the ...
Grant Number: 940083
To continue research on the utilization of sunlight for the destruction of toxic water pollutants.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $4,541
University of Connecticut, Dept. of Chemistry
Measure/Assess Organic & Metal Contaminants
Grant Number: 940038
To measure and assess organic and metal contaminants in the eggs, liver, kidney and flesh of tautog (blackfish) from New Haven Harbor.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $5,000
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Geographical Information System Database
Grant Number: 940079
To develop a geographical information system database for the Quinnipiac River Watershed.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $10,000
University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
Ultra Clean Methods
Grant Number: 940039
Use ultra-clean methods to pinpoint sources of toxic heavy metals, to establish a history of metal pollution in the river.
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $5,380
Yale School of Forestry/Environmental Studies