Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S298

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 37
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary D
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.74154818 , -85.63996215
T27N R11W Sec 16
Owned by Private
Site Access:???
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:10 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:50 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
Other Treatments:Coconut fiber rolls
General Information
Severe slumping, active erosion.

Site will need use of heavy equipment, access may be an issue.
Total Points
37

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