Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S729
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Boardman River
Union Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.65113009
, -85.44584995
T26N
R9W
Sec 18
Owned by State
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Toe eroding; upper bank is stable
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:24 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:90 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Gravel
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
General Information
Two cedars will soon fall into the river unless action is taken.
Total Points
32