Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S491
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68712014
, -85.3828413
T27N
R9W
Sec 34
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:24 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:40 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Previously restored, still receives heavy use.
BMPs Completed:
rock rip rap
Total Points
30