Conservation

Classify/Assess Shellfish

Organization: 
CT Dept. of Agriculture/Aquaculture Division
Date Issued: 
Amount: 
5 160.00
Description: 
To classify and assess shellfish growing water for the Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor.

Shellfish (mostly oysters) collected from Q river and New Haven harbor and level of pollutants found to be high. Also assessment of sewage overflow conducted in area and violations noted.

Survey

Organization: 
University of Connecticut Dept. of Ecology
Date Issued: 
Amount: 
3 500.00

Fewer mycorrhizal fungi colonies were found in the tidal riverine wetlands around the Qriver than in comparable non-developed areas; troubling environmental ramifications.

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