Water clarity was measured at five locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on March 16. Rainfall totaling 3.2 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.6 meters, compared to 2.8 meters on the previous survey (February 22). The lowest clarity this week (1.1 meters) was measured at India Point Park, while the greatest clarity (2.2 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
