Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 10. Rainfall totaling 0.17 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.9 meters, compared to 1.4 meters on the previous survey (May 3). The lowest clarity this week (1.5 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach while the greatest clarity (2.1 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point, India Point Park, and Point St. Bridge. There was a general north-to-south gradient of decreasing water clarity among the sites this week.
