Trump administration moves forward with barriers in BBNP Kara Gerbert Thu, 06/11/2026 - 06:04 In-page image(s) X Body On Tuesday, the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security continued to bypass a multitude of environmental laws to expedite the construction of border barriers and roads through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.

This move marks a historic move by the federal government in discarding wide-ranging environmental laws that include the National Park Service Organic Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act inside a national park.

According to a press release from the Center for Biological Diversity, Laiken Jordahl, a national public lands advocate, commented, saying, "The absolute disdain this administration has for our national parks is disgraceful, and now they're targeting Texas' most beloved national park." While Customs and Border Protection's online map shows steel barriers to deter vehicles from crossing the river and patrol roads planned for this portion of the border, Tuesday's waiver gives authorization for construction of the full collection of border barrier infrastructure, including fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors.