Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S818
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 28
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Kids Creek Tributary
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.73429427
, -85.65483447
T27N
R11W
Sec 16
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - Oleson buffalo pasture
Bank Details
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:3 ft.
Stream Depth:2 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Height:3 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Organic
Cause(s) of Erosion
Other causes: Buffalo Grazing
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Fencing to keep buffalo out of the creek
General Information
Heavy trampling by buffalo
Total Points
28