These experienced people were shifted to different jobs, in charge of issues new to them. Given the technical nature of most environmental issues, this is a recipe for mistakes and confusion. Files Shuffled Many files were moved during reorganization. In some cases, files moved away from local offices, making the information inaccessible to local citizens. Even if files didn't move, new staff may be unable to find information.
Filing is a highly personal memory process.
No Clear Organization DNR organizational charts have been inaccurate, with no clear records, lists, or flow charts of the reorganization available for public use. Program managers don't report to a particular bureau, as was the case in the past. Many experts are in the field more, making them less available, and there is less communication with the Madison offices. We've been told DNR staff have been forced to fend for themselves and develop their own sources of information and lines of command. They called the local DNR and learned Ron Fassbender, who covered this issue for 20 years, was transferred to DNR's Sturgeon Bay Office and no longer worked on Kidney Island issues.