Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S488

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.6872306 , -85.37442796
T27N R9W Sec 34
Owned by State
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe eroding; upper bank is stable
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:24 ft.
Stream Depth:16 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:50 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Monitor this site
General Information
Soil texture: sand / clay

Clay soils preventing major erosion.
Total Points
32

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