Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on March 22. Rainfall totaling 0.20 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.2 meters, compared to 1.6 meters on the previous survey (March 22). The lowest clarity this week (1.2 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove, while the greatest clarity (2.6 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach, Conimicut Point, and Phillipsdale Landing. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.
