The document summarizes a presentation about the regulatory challenges facing the oil and gas industry from environmental activists and increased federal and local regulations. It discusses the tug of war between local, state, and federal control over regulations. It provides examples of regulatory actions being taken nationally regarding waters, ozone, methane, and fracking. Locally it discusses regulatory challenges in states like Colorado, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Ohio. It argues the industry loses these battles due to short term thinking, not presenting a united front, disdaining media, and failing to prioritize communications and honestly portraying opposition positions.