Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S859
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
North Branch Boardman River
Union Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68507334
, -85.38391547
T26N
R9W
Sec 3
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes - off Broomhead Road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:12 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:6 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:18 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:Diversion birm along entire ridge, past upstream access
General Information
Total Points
36