Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S856
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68735466
, -85.3779031
T27N
R9W
Sec 34
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Both
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:18 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:30 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:10 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls - option instead of rock rip rap
General Information
Need to clear out some woody debris and use elsewhere - near or at site.
Total Points
32