Contamination

to support the study of metals from the Quinnipiac River in the livers and muscles of fish species targeted by fishermen.

to support the study of emerging contaminants resulting from the use of consumer health or cosmetic products or from veterinary medications.

to support the study of salt in catch basins and to design simple and inexpensive modifications that will allow salt to be flushed out while leaving sediments and their toxic burdens behind where they can be removed by routine maintenance.

to support the study of biofilm composition and growth on polypropylene microplastic versus natural stone in unimpaired and impaired sections of the Quinnipiac River.

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 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 the study of microplastics and macroplastics in the Quinnipiac River and its source waters.