Trump Administration Moves to Build 25 Miles of Border Wall in Roosevelt Reservation, San Rafael Valley Amid Environmental Concerns

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to construct a border wall in the San Rafael Valley, an area known for its wildlife corridors. A recent executive order states that the Defense Department will have jurisdiction over lands, including the Roosevelt Reservation, to facilitate military purposes such as border wall construction and the installation of detection and monitoring equipment. The administration is currently seeking bidders for a contract to build approximately 25 miles of the wall in this contested region. The developments have raised concerns regarding the impact on local wildlife and the environment.