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District of Conservation

District of Conservation

EP 569: Big Bend & National Park Week

Aug 17, 2026 · 20 min · 6 segments

In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend…

In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more! **SHOW NOTES** National Park Week CBP Statement on Big Bend National Park Illegal border crossings in Big Bend Sector fall significantly in FY 2025

In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend…

Speakers: Gabriella HoffmanHost

Top entities: Big Bend National Park×27 National Park Service×10 Gabriella Hoffman×4 Donald Trump×4 Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow×7

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CFACT Sponsorship0:00 – 0:11

Gabriella HoffmanHost

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District of Conservation is sponsored by the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, better known as CFACT.

Gabriella HoffmanHost

0:05

To learn more about our sponsor, head over to cfact.org.

Gabriella HoffmanHost

0:09

Thanks for listening to the program.