Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S898

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 21
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Williams Creek
Blair Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.67984764 , -85.63232871
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: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:3 ft.
Stream Depth:16 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:15 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:2 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
Other causes: Farm traffic in stream - tractors
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Constructed access
General Information
Creek runs between two agricultural fields, tractor just drives through the creek.

Many brook trout observed in this small creek.
Total Points
21

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