Problem

• Taxation Without Representation

Answer

• Provide public with details of project cost, scope, and route before making drain decisions.
  
• Base "determination of necessity" on cost-benefit analyses, environmental effects, and public comments.

Problem

• No Rules - No Respect

Answer

• Require consideration of upstream and downstream consequences.
  
• Require major drain work comply with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Problem

• Blank Checks and Runaway Drains

Answer

• Provide for meaningful citizen appeals.
  
• Require consideration of less expensive or less damaging alternatives.

Problem

• Private Property Rights at Risk

Answer

• Require clear definition and rationale of "benefit."
  
• Require verification of drain establishment and easements.
  

Problem

• Corporate Welfare

Answer

• Apportion highest cost to source of greatest land use changes.
  
• Require substantiation of "public health, convenience, and welfare" purposes.