Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on April 19. Rainfall totaling 0.17 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.5 meters, compared to 3.0 meters on the previous survey (April 13). The lowest clarity this week (1.6 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing and Pawtuxet Cove while the greatest clarity (3.4 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
