The Bulldozers Have Arrived in Big Bend National Park

Contractors are grading roads and surveying the Rio Grande corridor even as lawmakers, outfitters, and residents plead for basic answers about a $1.7 billion border barrier project

The sudden activity marks a dangerous transition. What was once a confusing federal proposal is now starting to take a destructive physical form—and it’s doing so before the public, local businesses, or even members of Congress have received any detailed construction plans whatsoever.

In a letter sent on Tuesday, August 4, more than 140 outfitters and business owners have appealed to Governor Greg Abbott and Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

A link to that letter in its entirety and to get involved: 

letter to senator cornyn, senator cruz, and governor abbott: Protect Big Bend’s River Recreation Economy, Public River Access, and Texas’ Natural Heritage—Stop Needless Border Barrier and Road Construction in Big Bend National Park 

For more information, here is a link to the substack article: 

https://ourpubliclandsandwaters.substack.com/p/the-bulldozers-have-arrived-in-big

All Parks Are Under Threat From This Administration – Stay Informed, Speak Up, Demand Accountability and Protect Our Parks!