Water clarity was measured at four locations in the Providence River estuary on August 23rd, 2023. Rainfall totaling 2.16 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.7 meters, compared to 2.8 meters on the previous survey (August 18th). The lowest clarity this week (1.3 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove, while the greatest clarity (2.0 meters) was measured at Edgewood Yacht Club. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
