February 7, 2024

Nutrient samples were collected from 14 river stations on February 7th. There was no precipitation recorded at T.F. Green in the five days prior to sampling

Among the stations sampled, the highest total nitrogen (TN), total dissolved nitrogen (TDN), and dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) concentrations were observed at Ten Mile River @ Central Ave (TN = 1,800 ppb, TDN = 1,840 ppb, DIN = 1,780 ppb). The lowest TN, TDN, and DIN were observed at Coles River @ Milford Rd (TN = 635 ppb, TDN = 582 ppb, DIN = 363 ppb).

The next scheduled sampling date is February 21, 2024.​

October 23, 2024

​Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River estuary on October 23, 2024. No precipitation was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 5.0 meters. The lowest clarity this week (4.7 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point, while the greatest clarity (5.5 meters) was measured at Edgewood Yacht Club. There was no distinct north-to-south trend of water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity increased from the previous measurements (data collected October 17, 2024).

October 17, 2024

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on October 17, 2024. 0.14 inches of precipitation were recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 3.6 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.5 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (4.4 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach Buoy. There was a general north-to-south trend of increasing water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity increased from the previous measurements (data collected October 9, 2024).​​

October 9, 2024

​Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on October 9, 2024. 0.81 inches of precipitation were recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.3 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.2 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (3.2 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach Buoy. There was a north-to-south trend of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.  Overall, water clarity increased from the previous measurements (data collected October 3, 2024).​

January 24, 2024

Nutrient samples were collected from seven river stations on January 24th. In the five days prior to sampling and the morning of, there were 0.2 inches of precipitation recorded at T.F. Green. 

Among the stations sampled, the highest total nitrogen (TN) and total dissolved nitrogen (TDN) concentrations were observed at Blackstone River @ Slater Mill (TN = 1,030 ppb, TDN = 961 ppb); the highest dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) was at Blackstone River @ Stateline (850 ppb). The lowest TN, TDN, and DIN were observed at Moshassuck River @ Higginson Ave. (TN = 708 ppb, TDN = 656 ppb, DIN = 524 ppb).

The next scheduled sampling date is February 7, 2024.​

October 3, 2024

​Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on October 3, 2024. No precipitation was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.1 meters. The lowest clarity this week (0.7 meters) was measured at India Point Park, while the greatest clarity (3.5 meters) was measured at Conimicut Point. There was no strong directional gradient of water clarity among the sites this week.  Overall, water clarity decreased from the previous measurements (data collected September 25, 2024).​

September 25, 2024

​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).​

September 11, 2024

Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on September 11, 2024. A total of 0.2 inches of rain were recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 2.2 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.3 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (2.7 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 September 4, 2024), with the exception of a significant increase in Secchi depth (+0.9 meters) at Pomham Rocks and Edgewood Yacht Club.​​

September 4, 2024

​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.​

August 28, 2024

​Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on August 28, 2024. Rainfall totaling 0.38 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.8 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.4 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing, while the greatest clarity (2.1 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach Buoy. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week. ​

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