Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S500
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 29
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Boardman River
Union Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.65116109
, -85.44647546
T26N
R9W
Sec 18
Owned by State
Site Access:yes - from trail camp
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:55 ft.
Stream Depth:18 in.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:3 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:gravel added to left bank access, gravel refreshed on right bank
General Information
Need to determine if crossing for horses is necessary. Block left bank access if not. If so, add gravel.
Total Points
29