March 26-April 1, 2023

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on March 29. Rainfall totaling 0.74 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 3.2 meters, compared to 2.2 meters on the previous survey (March 22). The lowest clarity this week (2.7 meters) was measured at India Point Park, while the greatest clarity (3.7 meters) was measured at Point St. Bridge. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

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