First, Pond Boss is a publication that is available all over the world. The man in Cancun, the folks from Canada and myself have no need for ACofE permitting info, pond building info, for sure. In some places, building a pond on a year around stream is against "local law" so it's not just a "form 404 issue". Second you have to own up to some responsibility here, you wanted a pond, you asked the lady, she told you no. It sounds like you are still trying to explain what part of no you don't understand. At this point your only real option is elected official help and a change of attitude, you will need to beg and plead with politicians, get the press on your side, make this a "big brother" thing. I have seen this method work with the Core, they have limited resources and an expensive, unpopular battle with you is just not cost effective for them, they like to think they are the good guys. Involve a Core official who is of a higher status than the local director. It is time consuming, but cheaper than a lawyer, lawyers usually put you in an unwanted adversarial position.
