Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S268

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 28
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.76480774 , -85.6328724
T27N R11W Sec 3
Owned by Private
Site Access:yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:8 ft.
Stream Depth:18 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:50 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Other causes: lack of vegetation
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Brush or ground cover plantings
General Information
Sheet flow during rain events is a problem here.

Behind dry cleaners.
BMPs Completed:
Snow fence and makeshift cribbing to help hold back sediments.
Total Points
28

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