‘Big Bend Is No Place for a Border Wall’: Advocates Decry Intent to Waive Regulations to Build Wall

‘Big Bend is no place for a border wall’: Advocates decry intent to waive regulations to build wall

Park conservation advocates are raising concerns this week after President Donald Trump’s administration signaled its intent to waive environmental regulations for border wall-related construction in far West Texas. Marfa Public Radio first reported on DHS’s intent to waive the regulations on Feb. 13.The 175-mile border wall would run through the Big Bend region, including the namesake national and state parks, and through surrounding territorie…

'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP

Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.

Plans to build border wall in Texas’ Big Bend National Park sparks outrage

Plans to build a border wall across a remote stretch of West Texas, including Big Bend National Park, have prompted an outcry among elected leaders and park advocates.

Outrage over plans to build border wall through famously gorgeous Texas national park

Conservationists have warned that proposed border wall through Big Bend could fracture wildlife corridors and disrupt one of America's most iconic desert landscapes.