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...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Jun 9, 2022 | Property Management
Whether you manage a commercial facility, apartment complex, school, or subdivision, you know that detention ponds are a fact of life. If you maintain a detention pond, you also know how difficult that can be. For a pond that was designed and constructed correctly,...
by Mark Wharton, President | Stormwater Professionals Group | Jun 3, 2022 | Property Management
Someone asked me the other day, “What is the question you get asked the most in your industry?” The most common question I get from customers is, “What’s the difference between a detention pond and a retention pond…And why do I have one”? And while it may seem...
