Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S160

Total Severity: Restored
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Boardman River
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.71107985 , -85.61945236
T27N R11W Sec 27
Owned by Private
Site Access:good
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:W
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:50 ft.
Stream Depth:48 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:100 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:80 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
Other Treatments:Retaining walls, fencing
General Information
Project Details
Year Inventory Completed: 2004
Funding Source:
CMI
BMPs Completed:
Rock rip-rap, bank reshaping, access stairs, two retaining walls, directional fencing, seed and mulch, plantings.