Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S877

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 33
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary D
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.74224005 , -85.64083307
T27N R11W Sec 16
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - behind Big Boy
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:6 ft.
Stream Depth:6 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:25 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:3 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Loam
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Trees have fallen into stream, diverting flow into the bank.
Total Points
33