Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S911

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 25
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Miller Creek Tributary
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.72006991 , -85.62609208
T27N R11W Sec 22
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - Cass Road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:4 ft.
Stream Depth:3 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:15 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:1 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
Other causes: Utility clearing
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
General Information
Disturbed ground from utility clearing is washing into the creek.
Total Points
25