Bankfull is the width of the stream that corresponds to the depth where water fills a main channel to the point of overflowing. Determining bankfull is an important part of designing and implementing stream projects.
Come learn from EGLE’s stream specialists about what to look for in the field and how to identify bankfull indicators. This webinar was a precursor to field training.
Guest Speaker
John Saltanovitz
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Stream Restoration Coordinator
John Saltanovitz is a licensed professional engineer working as the Stream Restoration Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. In his role since 2023, John provides technical support relating to stream design, culvert, bank stabilization, and dam removal projects. John also works statewide to aid on bankfull determination and stream identification field calls. In addition to technical and policy support, John works to improve stream restoration knowledge throughout the state through webinars, trainings, and ongoing research studies.
Bethany Matousek
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Inland Lakes and Streams Program Coordinator
Bethany Matousek is the Inland Lakes and Streams Program Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. In this role since 2011, she is the lead for stream program development and provides technical and policy support and training to district permitting staff across the state. Specifically, she assists staff with stream identification, bankfull determinations, reviews of permit applications that include stream channel alterations and stream mitigation and provides staff training on a variety of stream related topics. Working with streams for the past 28 years, she has put this experience to use developing Michigan’s stream mitigation program, including regionalization and implementation of Michigan’s SQT in 2020.