Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S347
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 39
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Miller Creek
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.72176868
, -85.63360341
T27N
R11W
Sec 22
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - Miller Creek Trail
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:8 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:60 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Many trees have fallen and more will continue to fall at this site.
Total Points
39