"I stand with the Keep Big Bend Wild coalition"
I stand with the Keep Big Bend Wild coalition in their mission to secure official Wilderness designation for Big Bend National Park's untouched backcountry. This fight isn't new—the National Park Service first championed it in 1974, during my tenure as Director, and reaffirmed the call in 1978. Now, it's time for Congress to act. By enshrining permanent, statutory protection, we can ensure Big Bend’s breathtaking landscapes remain shielded from policy shifts or development threats. It's heartening to see the backing of former NPS Directors, united in our commitment to safeguarding America's wilderness legacy so future generations can continue to embrace its solitude, beauty, and ecological richness."
~ Ronald H. Walker, NPS Director 1973-1975
Keep Big Bend Wild Named an Official Take Care of Texas Partner
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All TX Dems in Congress Write to DHS Sec’y Opposing Big Bend Wall
Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett organized a letter sent to new DHS Secretary Mullin on March 27,2026, co-signed by all Texas Democrats in Congress, the Ranking Member of the House[…]
KBBW Newsletter 2026.1
Welcome to Keep Big Bend Wild’s first newsletter for our supporters and others interested in seeing that the wild landscapes of Texas’s largest and best loved national park be[…]
Keep Big Bend Wild Aims to Preserve the Park’s Wilderness Amidst Rising Visitor Numbers
Keep Big Bend Wild describes itself as a collaborative effort by people who share an appreciation of Big Bend National Park and want to ensure that its wild character[…]
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Keep Big Bend Wild
P.O. Box 66
Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834