Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S863
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
North Branch Boardman River
Union Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68430003
, -85.38596332
T26N
R9W
Sec 3
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:200 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:10 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Check with forest manager re: closing / relocating trail
General Information
CCC structures present.
Foot path has been cut into the side of the bank.
Sand is washing down into the river.
Foot path has been cut into the side of the bank.
Sand is washing down into the river.
BMPs Completed:
CCC structures - very old
Total Points
30