President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security just waived dozens of environmental laws to fast-track border barriers and roads through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. This would damage roadless canyon country, block river access, fragment habitat for wildlife like black bears and bighorns, and flood Big Bend’s iconic night skies with artificial light. We’re already in court to stop it and to access public records on construction plans. “The absolute disdain this administration has for our public lands is disgraceful, and now it’s targeting Texas’ most beloved wild place,” said Center advocate Laiken Jordahl. “We won’t stop fighting for this crown-jewel national park and the Rio Grande.” Help us defend Big Bend and the Rio Grande: donate today, share this post, and follow us for updates. #bigbend #wildlifeconservation #stopthewall #publiclands