Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S902
Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 26
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Miller Creek
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.7167352
, -85.64800001
T27N
R11W
Sec 21
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:10 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:50 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:1 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Loam
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
General Information
Major obstruction has flooded upland area which happens to be a trash / asphalt dump. Many other obstructions by Gauthier's upstream as well (pallets, boards, etc.).
Total Points
26