Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S516

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 25
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Boardman River
Union Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.66724019 , -85.42477003
T26N R9W Sec 8
Owned by State
Site Access:yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Toe eroding; upper bank is stable
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:40 ft.
Stream Depth:12 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:4 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:2 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Loam
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Constructed access
General Information
steps are handling foot traffic issues well, however, the flight of steps isn't long enough for the bank.
BMPs Completed:
Access steps
Total Points
25