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POPLAR RIVER

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History

Photos of “Mega” Slump Bank Erosion - 2006

Much of the excess sediment and turbidity is thought to be from this eroding bank.
These images are from the Slope Stabilization Work Plan For Poplar River Management Board Prepared by: North American Wetland Engineering, LLC

Slump Zones in Lower Poplar River Watershed.	Bare soil at the base of the slump in an area where, at peak flows, soil is transported downstream.

Rill erosion on the face of the slump	Gully erosion on the face of the slump


Comparison of the megaslump at the end of summer versus the end of fall after leaves have fallen.