Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on September 4, 2024. Zero inches of rain were recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.9 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.4 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (2.4 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach Buoy and Conimicut Point. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity remained similar to the previous week (data collected August 28, 2024), with the exception of a significant increase at Conimicut Point.
