Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuary on July 24th, 2024. Rainfall totaling 0.06 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.0 meters, compared to 1.6 meters on the previous survey (July 17th). The lowest clarity this week (1.7 meters) was measured at Edgewood Shoal, while the greatest clarity (2.3 meters) was measured at Bullock’s Reach. There was no clear north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.
