Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S878

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary D
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.74233347 , -85.64085293
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:8 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:45 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Soil texture: clay / loam

Foot path from Big Boy along top of bank.
Total Points
32

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