DNR administration does not allow the needs of individuals and businesses seeking permits to take precedence over serving the general public and the resource. The regulated community has undue influence on DNR decision-making. The DNR Secretary should continue to be appointed by the Governor. The DNR Secretary should be appointed by the Natural Resources Board. The Public Intervener's Office should be re-established.
DNR administration is committed to enforcement of environmental laws.
I think that DNR law enforcement tends to focus disproportionately on small violators, rather than large violators. I have been directed by a superior to overlook environmental violations. I trust DNR's top administrators to stand up against political pressure in protecting the environment. George Meyer has done a good job as DNR Secretary. At DNR, administrators are selected on who they know rather than what they know.