We are a group of local residents and business owners, deeply concerned about the construction of a physical border wall in Big Bend
What’s Going On
Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Parks are Texas treasures. They are unique havens for a rich variety of flora and fauna, essential watersheds for the area, and a crucial part of our local economy driven by tourism.
However, a proposed border wall threatens to dismantle this unique ecosystem. If erected, this wall would have detrimental, irreversible impacts on the wildlife that call this pristine place home.
According to a preliminary federal notice, The Trump Administration is waiving federal protections to build the wall, including protections like the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act and a variety of wildlife and historic resources protection laws.
Building a physical wall through this section of border would not only be devastating to the local flora and fauna, it would ruin one of the most incredible parcels of public land in the Lone Star State.
The park's water systems, already delicate and vital for both the local wildlife and community, would be disrupted. This degradation poses a risk to our natural resources, affecting not just the immediate environment but the far-reaching ecosystems relying on this vital water source. Construction alone would result in trash and erosion impacts to the Rio Grande.
Tourism, a linchpin for the local economy, is also at stake. Tourists are drawn to the rugged beauty and untouched/wild nature of Big Bend. A wall would not only be an eyesore but would eliminate much of the appeal that brings visitors from across the state and beyond, harming small businesses and local livelihoods that depend on this industry.
The proposal to build a wall disregards the ecological and economic significance of the park. It is crucial that public officials recognize the irreversible damage such a project would impose. We must advocate for sustainable solutions that protect our landscapes, support diverse ecosystems, and respect the community's reliance on tourism.
Our Mission
Amplify Local Voices
Share Press Updates & Ways to Get involved
Provide context about the region and what’s at stake
This is not an official organization or political campaign. It is a community-driven, grassroots effort to protect a place we live, work, and love.
Connect people with opportunities for civic engagement
Our perspective
Why local voices matter
Many of us who care about this place — residents, business owners, artists, ranchers, guides, and visitors — are concerned about the potential environmental, cultural, and economic impacts of large-scale construction through this remote and ecologically sensitive terrain.
Far West Texas is remote, and decisions about it are often made far from the desert, the river, and the small towns that make up this region. When residents and those connected to this landscape speak up — it matters.
The Rio Grande watershed, wildlife migration routes, dark skies, public lands, and tourism economy are deeply interconnected. Changes to one part of this system can ripple outward in ways that affect both ecosystems and communities.
We also recognize that border policy is complex and that people hold a range of perspectives. Our focus here is specific: NO PHYSICAL BORDER WALL THROUGH BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK and BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK.
Public lands, wildlife habitat, water systems, and local economies are long-term resources. The choices made today will shape this region for generations and have a direct impact on the legacies of the people who call this region home.