by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Oct 6, 2022 | Engineering
Stormwater Quality Management plans are required in the city of Houston and Harris County for properties over an acre. And while there are some caveats, this is the rule rather than the exception. And as these government agencies periodically review and amend their...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Sep 13, 2022 | Property Management
As I look out my window and see the big yellow school bus pass by I’m reminded of another summer winding down and the hope that the hot weather will break and the fall cold fronts will be soon approaching. Back to school represents a change of season. A time of...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Aug 3, 2022 | Property Management
If you live on the Gulf Coast (if you’re reading this I assume you do) then you know that there are a multitude of outdoor activities to be enjoyed by all. Fishing, surfing, boating, and lounging at the beach just to name a few. But it’s not all fun and games...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Jul 22, 2022 | Property Management
Have you received a stormwater quality permit renewal notice or notice of violation? If you have, don’t panic. And if the letter comes from the city or county attorney’s office, don’t panic. And definitely don’t ignore it! It won’t go away. So what do you...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Jul 14, 2022 | Property Management
Mow Monthly The first question I always ask the owner when looking at a detention pond is how often they mow. The answer can often provide clues about the current condition of the pond. If the pond looks unkempt and trees are growing in the bottom the answer is...
