Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 18. There was no precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.0 meters, compared to 1.9 meters on the previous survey (May 10). The lowest clarity this week (1.4 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove while the greatest clarity (2.6 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing and India Point Park. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
