After recent comments suggested wall plans inside Big Bend National Park may be backing off, new updates point to DHS fast-tracking border wall and border infrastructure across the broader Big Bend region.
This is not just about one national park.
The impacts could reach far beyond Big Bend National Park, affecting state parks, river corridors, private land, nearby communities, wildlife habitat, desert springs, dark skies, and fragile ecosystems across the region.
Roads, barriers, lighting, staging areas, water use, drilling, construction traffic, and long-term access corridors can all leave lasting scars, even when they are not simply called “a wall.”
We don’t need panic or noise. We need to maintain steady pressure.
There is still time to act. Keep the pressure on.
Sign the petition.
Call your representatives.
Demand transparency.
Oppose destructive border infrastructure across the Big Bend region.
Big Bend and the greater Rio Grande borderlands are worth showing up for.
Take Action
If you care about Big Bend, please take a few minutes to act.
1. Sign the petition
Add your name to the public petition opposing wall construction in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The petition had already passed 19,000 signatures earlier this year, showing broad public concern about the impact on the region’s environment, tourism economy, and cultural landscape.
At time of posting, May 18th, 2026, the goal is just over 400 away from being met.
3. Stay informed and share credible updates
Plans, maps, and language are changing quickly. Share credible information, talk to people who care about Big Bend, and keep attention on the issue while decisions are still being made.
Suggested Call Script
Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m calling to ask [REPRESENTATIVE/SENATOR NAME] to oppose border wall construction and destructive border infrastructure in the Big Bend region.
Big Bend is a national treasure, a fragile desert ecosystem, and an important part of Texas’ tourism economy. I support responsible border policy, transparency, and protecting this irreplaceable landscape.
Please oppose any funding, waivers, permits, or construction activity that would permanently damage Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande corridor, nearby private land, wildlife habitat, springs, dark skies, or public access.
Thank you.
