Projects

Study of poly- and perfluoro alkyl substances in the Quinnipiac River
Grant Number: 20241223
to support the study of poly- and perfluoro alkyl substances in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2024 | Amount: $16,500
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Cameron Oden
coden@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports: University of New Haven.pdf
Study of salt marsh vegetation composition on soil chemistry and beneficial bacteria
Grant Number: 20241221
to support the study of salt marsh vegetation composition on soil chemistry and beneficial bacteria.
Year Issued: 2024 | Amount: $17,500
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Sharon Kahara
skahara@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/index.php
Monitoring of deicing salt pollution in vernal pools and its impacts on amphibian ecosystems
Grant Number: 20241219
to support the monitoring of deicing salt pollution in vernal pools and its impacts on amphibian ecosystems in the Quinnipiac River Watershed.
Year Issued: 2024 | Amount: $16,000
Southern Connecticut State University Foundation
Contact Information
Dr. Steven Brady
bradys4@southernct.edu
https://www.southernct.edu/
Reports: Southern Connecticut State University Foundation 20241219.pdf
Monitoring of pharmaceuticals and personal care products and water quality
Grant Number: 20241222
to support the monitoring of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and water quality in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2024 | Amount: $16,000
Quinnipiac University
Contact Information
Dr. Joanna Kinsey
joanna.kinsey@quinnipiac.edu
www.qu.edu
Reports: QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY 20241222.pdf
Study of pollutants and other water quality parameters
Grant Number: 20241217
to support the study of pollutants and other water quality parameters along the Quinnipiac River from Meriden (Hanover Pond) through North Haven.
Year Issued: 2024 | Amount: $18,000
Quinnipiac University
Contact Information
Dr. Courtney McGinnis
Courtney.mcginnis@quinnipiac.edu
www.qu.edu
Reports: 20241217 QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY.pdf
Monitoring Vegetation Change and Mudflat Development
Grant Number: 20020633
To continue monitoring vegetation change and mudflat development in the Quinnipiac River tidal marshes.  In addition, to conduct field and lab work to begin to test hypothesized causes for the observed wetland loss and to assess how marsh loss has affected the load of pollutants (N,trace metals) to the river.
Year Issued: 2002 | Amount: $14,500
Yale School of Forestry/Environmental Studies
Various programs
Grant Number: 20020626
To support volunteer monitoring, Stream Walk problem assessment, regulatory research, grassroots advocacy, education - upper and lower river, and general public education.
Year Issued: 2002 | Amount: $20,000
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association