Water Resources Research Act Program

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Details for Project ID CT_2023 Brady

Road salt in soils and its effects on overwintering amphibians

Institute: Connecticut
Year Established: 2023 Start Date: 2023-09-01 End Date: 2024-08-30
Total Federal Funds: $24,971 Total Non-Federal Funds: $25,206

Principal Investigators: Steven Brady

Project Summary: We propose to 1) construct a bioswale on campus 2) showcase and revitalize existing green/blue campus and community infrastructure and water bodies (Beaver Pond and Beaver Brook), and 3) expand engaged environmental stewardship, academic service-learning opportunities through public green space stewardship, existing residential rain garden and bioswale maintenance in Newhallville.