Category: Reserve Study

Winter is coming, and it brings a unique set of challenges for community managers and boards. Extreme temperatures, heavy snowfall, and freezing rain stress practically every element of a community. Buildings, roads, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and utilities (both above and below grade) are all subject to winter-generated stress. Unless a community has taken the necessary […]

For most Community Associations, a pond is a scenic asset—a peaceful water feature that adds curb appeal and value to homes. However, for a Reserve Study specialist, a pond is something else entirely: a stormwater management system with a hidden, and potentially massive, future expense. While your landscaping crew mows the banks and treats the […]

Stormwater management systems are a crucial infrastructure, serving as your community’s first line of defense against erosion and flooding caused by runoff from impervious surfaces like roads and roofs. Beyond flood control, these systems are vital for environmental protection, helping to capture pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, gasoline, and oil before they reach […]

Too much of a good thing, like rainfall in a short burst, can quickly turn into a headache for communities and the environment. Stormwater runoff, rushing across impervious surfaces like roofs and pavement, causes erosion, flooding, and picks up harmful pollutants like oil, heavy metals, and sediment. Fortunately, communities have a variety of effective options […]