It is sad that an agency tasked with protecting the environment is so disliked by those who share their mission. I share this dislike due to the bureaucratic mess that has shelved my plans to build a pond/wetland complex. In my case, the county surveyor asked the contractor for several "studies/assessments" that blew the budget. I understand that the environment needs to be protected, but when the process makes improving wildlife habitat too expensive, the result can be counter to the intended mission.