Trump Administration's Efforts to Extend Border Wall Threaten Texas Nature Reserve

Trump administration's efforts to extend border wall threaten Texas nature reserve

The Trump administration is moving forward on building new border wall segments in environmental and culturally sensitive areas. Local activists are pleading with Congress to stop construction.

Border Wall Closes in on Big Bend

Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system.By Martha PskowskiREDFORD, Texas—Plans for a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas are raising alarms among residents and elected officials.

Border wall plans now set to include Big Bend National Park

The Trump administration’s “Smart Wall” plan was expanded in recent days to include the potential for border wall building within Big Bend National Park, according to a map of border projects from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Big Bend area residents have started organizing against the plan.