Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S897
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Beitner Creek
Blair Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.67567592
, -85.63437252
T26N
R11W
Sec 3
Owned by Private
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:25 ft.
Stream Depth:2 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:100 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:3 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Other causes: Horse traffic / grazing
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Constructed access
General Information
Active riparian grazing, nutrient loading.
Total Points
30