Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River estuary on February 22. Rainfall totaling 0.52 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.8 meters, compared to 2.7 meters on the previous survey (January 18). The lowest clarity this week (2.6 meters) was measured at India Point Park, while the greatest clarity (3.0 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity along the sites this week.
