Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S479

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 18
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68987885 , -85.36526525
T27N R9W Sec 35
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Both
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:25 ft.
Stream Depth:6 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:8 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:2 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Other causes: ORV's in the stream
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
General Information
Utility line crossing off of Broomhead Road.

ORVs are going around the barriers.
Total Points
18

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