Projects

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
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
Trace sources of endocrine disruptors and toxicity
Grant Number: 20170146
To support the study of several sites along the Quinnipiac River to trace sources of endocrine disruptors and toxicity.
Year Issued: 2017 | Amount: $12,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Melanie Eldridge
meldridge@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Reports: QRF Final Report Grant 20170146.pdf
Study of copper uptake efficiency of various ulvoid species
Grant Number: 20170087
To support the study of copper uptake efficiency of various ulvoid species in order to pinpoint potential candidates for bioremediation of heavy metals at marine and brackish water sites along the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2017 | Amount: $10,500
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Amy Carlile
acarlile@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu