Letter to Senator Cornyn, Senator Cruz, and Governor Abbott: Protect Big Bend’s River Recreation Economy, Public River Access, and Texas’ Natural Heritage—Stop Needless Border Barrier and Road Construction in Big Bend National Park 

Tell CBP How You Feel : NBBW Coalition Update

For a fight that’s allegedly been won (according to confusing media headlines), the DHS still seems fully intent on completing a border wall across much of the Big Bend region. We saw a slew of new developments last week and need our supporters to stay vigilant and continue to spread the word about what is at stake. The final day for comments to CBP is tomorrow, May 22. Send a note to [email protected].   Here’s a quick overview of where things stand:  Email your comments to CBP at [email protected]. Email Subject Line: “Big Bend Border Barrier System” Comments may also be…

14 judges sign letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

14 Judges.  The ENTIRE Texas border. We get excited about a bi-partisan moment, especially when it unifies the entire Texas border. Elected county judges from EVERY county along the Texas-Mexico border are calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to coordinate more closely with local officials. The 14 judges who serve as the chief elected officials and emergency management leads for their counties sent a letter on April 21 to DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin urging consistent communication and early coordination before major infrastructure decisions move forward. Their message comes as federal plans for the Big Bend region have shifted…

Congressional Appropriations Letter

132 organizations urge Congress to block border wall construction in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. March 12, 2026 — On behalf of 132 organizations, businesses, and millions of members and supporters nationwide, a coalition letter was sent to Senate and House Appropriations leaders urging them to include language in any DHS appropriations bills to prohibit any federal funding from being used for physical border barrier construction within Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. What the Letter Asks Key Facts

Five Big Bend Border Sheriffs Oppose Wall Construction

The law enforcement officials who actually patrol the Big Bend border are speaking out: a wall is not the answer. Five elected sheriffs from Texas’s Big Bend border counties have issued a joint statement opposing the construction of a continuous physical border wall in the region. The statement is signed by: Arvin West — Sheriff, Hudspeth County Oscar Carrillo — Sheriff, Culberson County Danny Dominguez — Sheriff, Presidio County Ronny Dodson — Sheriff, Brewster County Thaddeus Cleveland — Sheriff, Terrell County “Based on decades of combined experience working this terrain, we believe that construction of a continuous physical border wall…

CBP Is Seeking Public Input — Submit Your Comments by April 6

On February 17, the Department of Homeland Security waived 28 federal environmental laws — including the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act — to fast-track construction of a border barrier system through some of the most remote and pristine land in the country: Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Before construction begins, Customs and Border Protection is required to accept public comments. The deadline has been extended to April 6, 2026. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS By phone: Call (833) 412-2056 By email: Send your comments to [email protected]…