Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S857

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 37
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.6873678 , -85.38128046
T27N R9W Sec 34
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:24 ft.
Stream Depth:60 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:10 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:60 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Other causes: Sheet flow
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:Cut down rope swing
General Information
Foot path runs directly up the hill.

Rope swing on tree.
Total Points
37

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