By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/congressmen-oppose-texas-wildlife-refuge-border-wall-site Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Congressmen oppose Texas wildlife refuge as border wall site Nation Aug 5, 2017 3:22 PM EDT McALLEN, Texas — A group of Texas Democratic congressmen are questioning preliminary plans to build a section of President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall through a federal wildlife refuge. Federal officials have told landowners and local officials that they intend to build on about 3 miles (nearly 5 kilometers) of the river levee that runs through the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. According to The Monitor newspaper, the congressmen say cutting through the refuge “could do serious environmental and economic damage,” and are calling for transparency. The congressmen are Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, Henry Cuellar of Laredo, Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen, Beto O’Rourke of El Paso, and Filemon Vela of Brownsville. Photos: What migrants leave behind on their journeys through the desert The U.S. House passed a budget proposal authorizing 60 miles of construction in South Texas. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
McALLEN, Texas — A group of Texas Democratic congressmen are questioning preliminary plans to build a section of President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall through a federal wildlife refuge. Federal officials have told landowners and local officials that they intend to build on about 3 miles (nearly 5 kilometers) of the river levee that runs through the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. According to The Monitor newspaper, the congressmen say cutting through the refuge “could do serious environmental and economic damage,” and are calling for transparency. The congressmen are Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, Henry Cuellar of Laredo, Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen, Beto O’Rourke of El Paso, and Filemon Vela of Brownsville. Photos: What migrants leave behind on their journeys through the desert The U.S. House passed a budget proposal authorizing 60 miles of construction in South Texas. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now