Table 4. Summary of Bank Erosion Potential based on Root Density along Black Hole Creek*

Summer 2003** 
 
 

Total Banks

Erosion Potential Number Percent
Low 13 13.27%
Moderate 16 16.33%
High 69 70.41%
Total 98 100.00%

 
 

Right Banks

Erosion Potential Number Percent
Low 7 14.58%
Moderate 7 14.58%
High 34 70.83%
Total 48 100.00%

 
 

Left Banks

Erosion Potential Number Percent
Low 6 12.00%
Moderate 9 18.00%
High 35 70.00%
Total 50 100.00%

 
 
 

*Study Area All of Black Hole Creek

** Completed by Lycoming College Clean Water Institute Interns

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