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Study pollution from tire and road wear particles in stormwater runoff and water samples
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
Impacts on fish physiology caused by microplastic pollution
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
Impacts of invasive and native fauna on salt, brackish and freshwater riparian zones of the Quinnipiac River
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

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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.
CONTACT US: (203) 777-2386 | qriverfund@cfgnh.org
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