Projects
Grant Number: 20190127  
To support an examination of the seasonal variation in the composition and quantity of microplastic particles from wastewater treatment facilities discharging treated wastewater into the Quinnipiac River. 
Year Issued: 2019 | Amount: $16,000 
        Southern Connecticut State University  
  
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Vincent Breslin 
Breslinv1@southernct.edu 
www.southernct.edu
Grant Number: 20150151  
to support the study of several sites along the Quinnipiac River to determine whether endocrine disruptors are present and then to trace their source. 
Year Issued: 2015 | Amount: $11,000 
        University of New Haven, Department of Biology & Environmental Science  
  
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Dr. Melanie Eldridge 
meldridge@newhaven.edu 
http://www.newhaven.edu/4486/academic-departments/biology-environmental-science/
Grant Number: 20150147  
to support the study of the biodiversity of benthic algal communities and the potential for copper contamination in communities throughout the Quinnipiac River. 
Year Issued: 2015 | Amount: $10,000 
        University of New Haven, Department of Biology & Environmental Science  
  
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Dr. Amy Carlile 
acarlile@newhaven.edu 
http://www.newhaven.edu/4486/academic-departments/biology-environmental-science/
Grant Number: 20150082  
to support the study of the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in wild fish within the freshwater regions of the Quinnipiac River watershed. 
Year Issued: 2015 | Amount: $10,600 
        University of New Haven, Department of Biology & Environmental Science  
  
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Dr. John Kelly 
jkelly@newhaven.edu 
http://www.newhaven.edu/4486/academic-departments/biology-environmental-science/
Grant Number: 20020627  
To continue efforts in support of the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Project and the development of a greenway corridor along the Quinnpiac River Watershed.  Activities will include further land acquisition, trail development, public outreach and education with regard to environmental and recreational aspects of the river. 
Year Issued: 2002 | Amount: $10,000 
        Friends of the Linear Trail, Inc.  
  
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Grant Number: 20030654  
To establish a trail route and to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Quinnipiac River for phase three of the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail which includes the construction of two pedestrian bridges, one on the east side of the island and the second to cross the raceway on the west side of the island. 
Year Issued: 2003 | Amount: $10,000 
        Friends of the Linear Trail, Inc.  
  
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Grant Number: 20010204  
To further acquire land for the trail right of way, construction of bridges, boardwalks, and observation platform, and fund raising in support of those activities. 
Year Issued: 2001 | Amount: $3,000 
        Friends of the Linear Trail, Inc.  
  
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Grant Number: 940035  
To document the macrobenthic structure of the lower Quinnipiac River as an "ecological benchmark" against future changes. 
Year Issued: 1994 | Amount: $4,739 
        Southern Connecticut State University  
  
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