Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S351

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 35
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Miller Creek
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.72161223 , -85.63509322
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:5 ft.
Stream Depth:5 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:30 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Very little vegetation in this red pine plantation.

Debris jam upstream is sending the current to a new channel which is eroding this bank.
Total Points
35

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