A local team of Big Lake residents along with the Friends of Skagit County organization are working together to ensure no stormwater pollution enters Big Lake from a new 105-home development.

The Overlook Crest development previously had runoff from 18+ acres of impervious area (14 NFL Football Fields) into Big Lake, delivering nutrients that feed algae and other toxic materials, including roadway and tire chemicals such as 6PPD, which are known to kill juvenile fish.

As of March 2025, a revised 105-lot development has been submitted to Skagit County Planning Department.  A public hearing for the new development has not been set yet.

We are racing against time. WE ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF FUNDS TO HIRE CREDENTIALED EXPERTS in stormwater and soil hydrology for the hearing and VOLUNTEERS that are motivated, technical, or have legal backgrounds.