Bulldozing at Big Bend Signals Border-Wall Push, Draws Environmental Backlash

Contractors are bulldozing land in Big Bend National Park to clear routes for future border-patrol roads, vehicle barriers, and cameras as part of a $46.5 billion border-security expansion, sparking environmental concerns that the move could irreversibly reshape the park. The project relies on federal waivers and funding, drawing opposition from environmentalists, local communities, and lawmakers over potential wildlife and habitat damage and questions about government communications.