Projects

Lower Quinnipiac Access, Education and Advocacy activities
Grant Number: 20180208
To support a half day Quinnipiac Update conference; improvements to public access to the Little River, a Quinnipiac tributary, at Lowe's on Route 80 in New Haven; education of phosphorus control; and promotion of pollution and diversion permit participation.
Year Issued: 2018 | Amount: $20,000
River Advocates of South Central Connecticut
Contact Information
Mary Mushinsky
marymushinsky@att.net
www.riveradvocatesscct.org
360 Degree Panoramic Images along the Quinnipiac River
Grant Number: 20180063
To support the creation of 360 degree panoramic images along the Quinnipiac River and its passive recreation trails which will be viewable in an interactive Google maps 3D GIS whole earth model with newly created geolocated panoramic orbs.
Year Issued: 2018 | Amount: $5,000
North Guilford Studios, Inc.
Contact Information
Nicholas Berkun
nberkun@ngs-inc.org
www.ngs-inc.org
Quinnipiac Meadows Nature Preserve and Schooner Summer Camp
Grant Number: 20180209
To support expanding the trail network, conservation management plan, and educational programming of Quinnipiac Meadows Nature Preserve and expanding the Schooner Summer Camp programming.
Year Issued: 2018 | Amount: $15,000
New Haven Land Trust
Contact Information
Justin Elicker
justin.elicker@newhavenlandtrust.org
www.newhavenlandtrust.org
Reports: QRF Final report 2019.pdf
Bioswales and native plant/pollinator gardens
Grant Number: 20180210
To support curriculum development and implementation assistance for the design and installation of bioswales and native plant/pollinator gardens at Lincoln Middle School and Washington Middle School in Meriden.
Year Issued: 2018 | Amount: $15,000
Connecticut Audubon Society
Contact Information
Patrick Comins
pcomins@ctaudubon.org
www.ctaudubon.org
Reports: CAS-QRF Final Report.pdf
Recreational and Educational Programs
Grant Number: 20180206
To provide general operating support for recreational and educational programs related to the Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor.
Year Issued: 2018 | Amount: $20,000
Canal Dock Boathouse
Contact Information
John Pescatore
jpescatore11@gmail.com
www.canaldock.org
Reports: QRF Final report.pdf
Chemical lawn pesticides and fertilizer study
Grant Number: 20040387
To support a before and after pilot study of a residential neighborhood within the Quinnipiac River Watershed after it has participated in an education program that encourages the use of organic lawn care agents versus chemical lawn care agents.
Year Issued: 2004 | Amount: $20,000
Quinnipiac River Watershed Partnership
Annual Monitoring
Grant Number: 20040398
To support the annual monitoring, education, advocacy, public access and restoration activities as well as expanding grassroots organizing to continue with clean up activities in the Quinnipiac Rive Watershed Action Plan.
Year Issued: 2004 | Amount: $20,000
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
Quinnipiac River Discovery
Grant Number: 20040391
To support an education and awareness program for youth and the broader community.
Year Issued: 2004 | Amount: $10,000
Elm City Parks Conservancy