University of New Haven, Department of Biology & Environmental Science
Date Issued:
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Amount:
10 000.00
Description:
to support the study of the biodiversity of benthic algal communities and the potential for copper contamination in communities throughout the Quinnipiac River.
to support the study of phthalate and organotin plasticizers in an effort to characterize contamination from industrial and municipal sources in the Quinnipiac River and New Haven tidal basin.
to support the improvement of public access to the Quinnipiac River by clearing, cleaning up, and maintaining the Blue Trail along the river's west bank in the Quinnipiac River State Park.
to support the Be the Solution to Pollution project which raises awareness of how pollution threatens the health of humans, animals, and the environment along the Quinnipiac River.
Resources from The Community Foundation’s Quinnipiac River Fund Will Help Measure and Monitor Chemical Levels in the Quinnipiac River and Support the Development of a Recreational Trail along the River's Edge