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Metals in the livers and muscles of fish species targeted by fishermen
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/
Reports

UniversityofNewHaven_20231331_OBrien.pdf

PDF icon UniversityofNewHaven_20231331_OBrien.pdf
Deicing Salt Pollution in Quinnipiac River Watershed Catch Basins
Grant Number: 20231328
to support the study of salt in catch basins and to design simple and inexpensive modifications that will allow salt to be flushed out while leaving sediments and their toxic burdens behind where they can be removed by routine maintenance.
Year Issued: 2023 | Amount: $18,000
Yale University
Contact Information
Gaboury Benoit
gabouryb@gmail.com
www.yale.edu
Biofilm composition and growth on polypropylene microplastic versus natural stone
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

PDF icon University of New Haven 20231327.pdf

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ABOUT US: The Quinnipiac River Fund improves the health of the Quinnipiac River by funding projects that provide research, conservation and advocacy for the river and its surrounding watersheds.
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