Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S531
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Boardman River
Union Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.65095897
, -85.44267758
T26N
R9W
Sec 18
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:48 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:25 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Tree revetments
General Information
This site is continuous with upstream site S530.
BMPs Completed:
Landowner previously installed a breakwall. While it is working okay... it should be replaced.
Total Points
30