Water Clarity

​Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on June 28. Rainfall totaling 1.51 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey, with 0.44 inches occurring on the day of sampling. Secchi depth averaged 1.4 meters, compared to 1.6 meters on the previous survey (June 21). The lowest clarity this week (0.9 meters) was measured at India Point Park while the greatest clarity (1.9 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach and Conimicut Point. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

​Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on June 21. Rainfall totaling 1.30 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey, all of which occurred on June 17. Secchi depth averaged 1.6 meters, compared to 1.9 meters on the previous survey (June 14). The lowest clarity this week (1.2 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing while the greatest clarity (2.0 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

Water clarity was measured at six locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on June 14. There was 0.59 inches of precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.9 meters, compared to 2.5 meters on the previous survey (June 7). The lowest clarity this week (1.5 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove while the greatest clarity (2.3 meters) was measured at Edgewood Yacht Club. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.

​Water clarity was measured at six locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on June 7. There was 0.14 inches of precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.5 meters, compared to 1.5 meters on the previous survey (May 31). The lowest clarity this week (2.1 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing while the greatest clarity (3.1 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 31. There was no precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.5 meters, compared to 1.3 meters on the previous survey (May 24). The lowest clarity this week (0.8 meters) was measured at Edgewood Shoal while the greatest clarity (2.2 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.​

​Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 24. Rainfall totaling 3.04 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey, most of which occurred on May 20. Secchi depth averaged 1.3 meters, compared to 2.0 meters on the previous survey (May 18). The lowest clarity this week (0.9 meters) was measured at Pomham Rocks and Edgewood Yacht Club while the greatest clarity (1.7 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach and Point St. Bridge. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 18. There was no precipitation recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.0 meters, compared to 1.9 meters on the previous survey (May 10). The lowest clarity this week (1.4 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove while the greatest clarity (2.6 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing and India Point Park. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.​

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 10. Rainfall totaling 0.17 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.9 meters, compared to 1.4 meters on the previous survey (May 3). The lowest clarity this week (1.5 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach while the greatest clarity (2.1 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point, India Point Park, and Point St. Bridge. There was a general north-to-south gradient of decreasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 3. Rainfall totaling 3.64 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.4 meters, compared to 2.5 meters on the previous survey (April 19). The lowest clarity this week (0.9 meters) was measured at India Point Park while the greatest clarity (1.7 meters) was measured at Pomham Rocks and Pawtuxet Cove. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.​

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on April 19. Rainfall totaling 0.17 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.5 meters, compared to 3.0 meters on the previous survey (April 13). The lowest clarity this week (1.6 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing and Pawtuxet Cove while the greatest clarity (3.4 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.​