Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S853

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 39
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68818293 , -85.36820652
T27N R9W Sec 35
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:24 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:25 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
General Information
Large tree has fallen, created log jam, directing flow into bank.

Will need a backhoe...
Total Points
39

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