Projects
Grant Number: 20264555
to support the study of urban storm water runoff and water samples from the Quinnipiac River along the Greater New Haven Area to characterize pollution from tire and road wear particles.
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $13,427
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Cameron Oden
coden@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Grant Number: 20264529
to support the study of biological impacts on fish physiology caused by microplastic pollution in the Quinnipiac River
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $21,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Alireza Senejani
Asenejani@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Grant Number: 20264519
to support the study of the impacts of invasive and native fauna on salt, brackish and freshwater riparian zones of the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $16,137
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Sharon Kahara
skahara@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
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
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
Grant Number: 20231331
to support the study of metals from the Quinnipiac River in the livers and muscles of fish species targeted by fishermen.
Year Issued: 2023 | Amount: $18,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Christopher O'Brien
rcobrien@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Grant Number: 20231327
to support the study of biofilm composition and growth on polypropylene microplastic versus natural stone in unimpaired and impaired sections of the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2023 | Amount: $15,500
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Sharon Kahara
skahara@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports:
University of New Haven 20231327.pdf
Grant Number: 20221222
to support the study of bioaccumulation of heavy metals found in a targeted fish species indigenous to the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2022 | Amount: $18,930
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. R. Christopher O'Brien
rcobrien@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
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/
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/
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- quinnipiac river watershed association (11)
- quinnipiac university (10)
- yale university (9)
- river advocates of south central ct (6)
- canal dock boathouse (5)
- catalyst studios, inc. (5)
- connecticut coalition for environmental justice (5)
- elm city parks conservancy (4)
- gather new haven (4)
- land use leadership alliance (lula) (4)
- new haven land trust, inc (4)
- canal dock boathouse, inc. (3)
- quinnipiac river linear trail advisory committee (3)
- quinnipiac river watershed partnership (3)
- river advocates of south central connecticut (3)
- univ. of connecticut, coop. extension system (3)
- university of new haven, department of biology & environmental science (3)
- connecticut northeast organic farmers organization (2)
- new haven land trust (2)
- new haven land trust, inc. (2)
- north haven trail association (2)
- river advocates of greater new haven, inc. (2)
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- southwest conservation district (2)
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- yale university grant and contract administration (2)
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- friends of the linear trail, inc. (1)
- land use leadership alliance (1)
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- new haven board of park commissioners (1)
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- new haven land trust inc (1)
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- northeast organic farming association of connecticut, inc. (1)
- regional growth partnership (1)
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- river advocates of south central connecticut inc. (1)
- schooner, inc. (1)
- solar youth (1)
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- university of connecticut, department of marine science (1)
- university of new haven, dept. of biology and environmental science (1)
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