PORT MACKENZIE LOG TRANSFER FACILITY Stormwater Outfall, Big Lake, Alaska

PORT MACKENZIE LOG TRANSFER FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located in Big Lake, Alaska, United States. The facility manages stormwater discharge from log transfer operations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in controlling runoff from industrial activities. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. In Alaska, stormwater permits are administered by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The facility's discharge is subject to Clean Water Act requirements for industrial stormwater management. This outfall is significant for managing stormwater from log transfer operations, which can contain sediment and organic debris. Proper management helps protect local water quality in the Big Lake area, a region with sensitive aquatic habitats. The facility contributes to regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship in the community.

The facility discharges stormwater from log transfer operations, which can introduce sediment and organic matter into local waterways. Big Lake is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, a region with numerous lakes and rivers that support salmon and other aquatic species. Managing industrial stormwater is critical to prevent impairment of these water bodies and maintain their ecological health.