Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on September 25, 2024. A total of 0.78 inches of rain were recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.8 meters. The lowest clarity this week (2.1 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (3.5 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity increased from the previous measurements (data collected September 11, 2024).
