| Hello John, When I stood on a rig off the coast of Louisiana, dolphins swam in the distance and fishermen cast their lines nearby. The people who work these rigs love this land — it’s their home and their livelihood.
That’s why it’s so frustrating to see bureaucrats in Washington claim that their rules and regulations protect the environment.
Because here’s the reality: Red tape not only drives up your energy costs, but also threatens the existence of the very communities that produce it.
In Louisiana, I saw a different story. Energy producers and the environment thrive together. The men and women running these rigs live here and have every reason to keep it clean. They fish, shrimp, and raise their families on this coast.
Some of the stories that residents told were shocking: - One processing facility we saw had been abandoned, shuttered not because of any environmental harm but because the permitting process had become so time-consuming and expensive that operators said it was “not worth it.”
- Another worker told me, “When these go away, our whole town dies.” And he’s right. When energy producers are forced to shut down, it’s not just the rigs that suffer. It’s the marina owner, the gas station, the restaurants, and the small businesses that depend on them. The entire local economy dries up.
We also saw something remarkable: an effort to turn old rigs into thriving artificial reefs that attract fish, shrimp, and dolphins. The people who power America’s energy industry are also the stewards of its natural beauty. ✍️ Take action Take a moment to sign our 1-minute petition to tell Washington to support permitting reform |
