Projects

to support the study of salt levels in the Quinnipiac River and typical source waters to advance understanding of this emerging pollution threat.

to support the study of bioaccumulation of heavy metals found in a targeted fish species indigenous to the Quinnipiac River.

to support the measurement of water quality parameters, as well as assess the condition of resident oysters in the Quinnipiac River and neighboring Morris Creek ecosystems.

to support meetings with local stakeholders to develop enhancements to the Quinnipiac Watershed Based Plan.

to support coliform bacteria testing program on one tributary or river segment of the Quinnipiac Watershed, as well as continued advocacy to strengthen state NPDES and local land use permits affecting water quality in the Quinnipiac River.

to support the study of the presence and distribution of pollutants and other water quality parameters along the Quinnipiac River.

to support boating and environmental programming that bring New Haven area residents in contact with New Haven Harbor and Quinnipiac River, highlighting the waterfront's importance to the community.

In collaboration with Quinnipiac River Watershed Partnership members to set up a written protocol for handling specific types of pollution problems, including references for notifying the appropriate authority.

To continue to develop the Stream Team volunteer water quality monitoring programs as a force for river conservation, and to further analyze data collected in both 1999-2000 grant years.

To support the project 'Symposium on Point Source Pollution and Toxic Legacies in the Quinnipiac River'.