Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 3. Rainfall totaling 3.64 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.4 meters, compared to 2.5 meters on the previous survey (April 19). The lowest clarity this week (0.9 meters) was measured at India Point Park while the greatest clarity (1.7 meters) was measured at Pomham Rocks and Pawtuxet Cove. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.
