diff --git a/Rover/Log.cpp b/Rover/Log.cpp
index 87347a4324..9ffd3bbaa3 100644
--- a/Rover/Log.cpp
+++ b/Rover/Log.cpp
@@ -76,6 +76,9 @@ void Rover::Log_Write_Depth()
                         loc.lng,
                         (double)(rangefinder.distance_cm_orient(ROTATION_PITCH_270) * 0.01f),
                         temp_C);
+
+    // send water depth and temp to ground station
+    gcs().send_message(MSG_WATER_DEPTH);
 }
 
 // guided mode logging