Conservation

The most recent issue in the valley has been the building of the Border Wall. Politicians believe that they are actually serving justice to the people across the Border and here as well. When in reality they are serving a great injustice not only to us, seperating us from the river that gives life to the Rio Grande Valley, but to the abundance of species that make the Rio Grande their home. From the Monarch butterflies to the Giant toad, reaching their most northern range limit, and finally to the elusive ocelot. These great animals were once found in abundance in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, now a small population seems to remain. By enforcing the border wall politicians have not only cut off our blood supply but they have stolen from our children the value of nature. Once that border wall is set in place, most of the different species found here would migrate north or stay across the border never reaching the Rio Grande. The Border Wall is essentially erasing our history, heritage and our uniqueness. Our mesquite trees containing spanish moss will be turned into a brick wall. Which would you rather see?