SOUTHEAST FAIR GRAVEL ROCK SOURCE Stormwater Outfall, Haines, Alaska

SOUTHEAST FAIR GRAVEL ROCK SOURCE is a stormwater outfall located at 1.1 Mile Haines Highway in Haines, Alaska. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a gravel rock source area, serving the local community in the Haines Borough. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby receiving waters, playing a key role in local flood control and water quality management. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, this outfall is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, specifically the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. Facilities of this type in Alaska typically require compliance with state water quality standards and may be part of a larger municipal stormwater management plan. The outfall's location in Haines, a coastal community in Southeast Alaska, means it discharges into sensitive marine or freshwater environments. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from urban and industrial activities. The facility contributes to protecting local water resources and supporting community resilience against flooding and environmental degradation.

Haines is located in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska, characterized by high annual precipitation and steep terrain. Stormwater runoff from the gravel rock source area can carry sediment and pollutants into nearby water bodies, potentially impacting aquatic habitats and water quality. The region supports important salmon runs and other cold-water fisheries, making effective stormwater management essential for ecological health.