Georgia-Pacific Forestry Off. Stormwater Outfall, Fordyce, Arkansas

Georgia-Pacific Forestry Off. is a stormwater outfall located at 602 West Cherry Bark Road in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 113310 (Logging), 321113 (Sawmills), and 321211 (Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program. The facility's industrial catchment includes forestry and wood product manufacturing, which typically generates runoff with elevated sediment and organic loads. Stormwater management at such sites involves best management practices (BMPs) like sedimentation basins, vegetated swales, and erosion controls to meet water quality standards. In Arkansas, stormwater discharges are regulated under the state's NPDES permit program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The outfall serves the Georgia-Pacific forestry operations in the region, contributing to the management of stormwater from industrial activities. Proper operation ensures compliance with discharge limits and protects receiving waters from pollution. The facility's location in the Ouachita River basin highlights its role in maintaining water quality in a region with significant forestry and agricultural land use.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Ouachita River basin, a watershed supporting diverse aquatic habitats and downstream water uses. Industrial runoff from forestry and wood processing can carry sediment, nutrients, and organic matter, posing risks to water quality if not properly managed. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall and seasonal storms, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires the facility to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitor discharge quality to protect the ecological health of receiving waters.