04/02/2026
We want to share an important update regarding Salineño Wildlife Preserve.
Recent federal updates indicate that contracts have been awarded for border infrastructure construction across portions of the Rio Grande Valley, including areas in Starr County.
While many details are still unfolding, current mapping places the Salineño Wildlife Preserve within an active project corridor. At this time, we do not yet have confirmation of exact impacts to the preserve. However, the location and alignment patterns raise real concerns about potential effects to access, habitat connectivity, and long-term stewardship of this special place.
The Salineño Wildlife Preserve is a globally recognized birding destination and a vital part of the Rio Grande Valley’s ecological network. Its riparian habitat supports migratory birds, native wildlife, and provides a meaningful place of connection for residents and visitors alike.
We are actively engaging with federal agencies and elected officials to better understand what this means for our 2.6-acre preserve and to ensure that conservation considerations are part of the conversation moving forward.
Our commitment remains the same—to protect and steward the lands entrusted to us, and to ensure that places like this tiny preserve continue to connect people to nature for generations to come.
We will continue to share updates as we learn more, and we are grateful for the community that cares so deeply about this place.
