Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S791

Total Severity: Restored
Total Points: 42
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Kalkaska Twp, Kalkaska County
GPS Coordinates: 44.70396609 , -85.33079245
T27N R8W Sec 30
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:55 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:30 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:Stormwater diversion birm
General Information
Camping access site.

This is a very severe, comprehensive site.

Plans can be found at the Grand Traverse Conservation District office. (231) 941-0960
Project Details
Year Inventory Completed: 2006
Funding Source:
CMI 2004-0151 Watershed Center
BMPs Completed:
200' Stormwater diversion berm
200' Cedar fencing
8 Access steps
1000 sq' Bank shaping
30' Erosion cribbing
16' Fish habitat structure
30' Whole tree revetment
1500 sq' Seed and mulch
Total Points
42