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Study of bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Asian clams
Grant Number: 20264523
to support the study of bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) collected from segments of the Quinnipiac River influenced by municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent discharges.
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $18,454
Southern Connecticut State University Foundation Inc.
Contact Information
Vincent Breslin
breslinv1@southernct.edu
www.southernct.edu
Study of edema in amphibians in the Quinnipiac River
Grant Number: 20264522
to support the study of edema in amphibians in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $19,494
Southern Connecticut State University Foundation Inc.
Contact Information
Steven Brady
bradys4@southernct.edu
www.southernct.edu
Advocating for state and local permits affecting water quality and quantity, bacteria monitoring and cutting log jams
Grant Number: 20264542
to support advocating for state and local permits affecting water quality and quantity, including evaluating a proposed trash sorting facility in North Haven; bacteria monitoring using community partners and the Southwest Conservation District lab and cutting log jams in Quinnipiac River State Park.
Year Issued: 2026 | Amount: $16,500
River Advocates of South Central Connecticut Inc.
Contact Information
Mary Mushinsky
marymushinsky@att.net

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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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