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In Texas, conservationists push for stricter land protections at a popular national park

by Travis Bubenik

May 16, 2022

Visitor numbers have skyrocketed at Big Bend, prompting calls for a wilderness designation to better protect the park’s pristine landscape.

As tourism in the area grows, conservationists are worried about keeping Big Bend National Park protected.

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