NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Long Island Sound Futures Fund
Project Title: Connecting the New Haven Community with its Blue Backyard (CT)
Organization:
University of New Haven
Project ID:
1401.24.080145
Description:

Expand the university’s marine science education initiative by: training 40 volunteers in science topics to conduct seven events reaching 250 residents; training 52 teachers and other educators; offering Marine Science Career Days for 30 high school students; and delivering field and classroom visits to 60 K-12 students about marine science, New Haven, Connecticut. Project will enhance community value of the new Institute for Marine Science and Coastal Resilience at Canal Dock Boathouse.

Award Amount:
$246152.61
Location:
Canal Dock, Long Wharf Nature Preserve and Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven County, Connecticut