Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S502

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 33
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Union Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68491999 , -85.38530453
T26N R9W Sec 3
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:25 ft.
Stream Depth:12 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:15 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Foot traffic
Other causes: Tree pulled bank down
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Tree revetments
General Information
River is wider than listed at site due to debris jam.

Foot path / horse trail directly on top of eroding bank.
Total Points
33

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