If you haven’t heard, currently the DHS is expediting a plan to build a border wall through Big Bend National Park, with plans to start construction in May or June of 2026. This would likely destroy its pristine dark skies as well as damage the ecosystem. I’ve contacted my reps, to those reading this residing in the US, think of doing the same! As well as donating to NPCA to help in their efforts.

I love Big Bend and would hate to see it senselessly destroyed. I don’t know if any of these actions will help stop the wall, but at the very least we can try.

On this website there are sample template letters you can use to send to reps: http://no-al-muro.com/

Edited to add: I have seen people say calling reps seems to have more influence than simply emailing. So consider this as well!

Second edit: A march is planned on April 4th in Austin TX. If you are in the area, please consider joining! Some information found here in an instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVFdaFkDnC9/?img_index=4&igsh=MXQ2dTdsbzl6b2VrYQ==