Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 31. There was no precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.5 meters, compared to 1.3 meters on the previous survey (May 24). The lowest clarity this week (0.8 meters) was measured at Edgewood Shoal while the greatest clarity (2.2 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
