T.The southern border holds immense ecological and environmental treasures. That’s why, over the last century, Republican officials have made it a priority to protect the border’s prime resources and ensure proper stewardship of the region’s protected species. For example, President Theodore Roosevelt used his executive powers to
reserve
land and
Established
A federally administered sanctuary. President Gerald Ford converted various reserves into national parks under the International Human and Biosphere.
program
.
But decades later
unauthorized
Border crossings cause habitat loss, soil erosion and pollution. The desecration of the southern border continues, with the Biden administration’s recent suspension of “Title 42,” a public health policy that forces border officials to deny asylum-seeking unfit immigrants, exacerbating the existing contamination of the local landscape. will do.
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For cross-border families, illegal immigration has a major impact on their daily lives. From the ranches of the Southwest to the waters of the Rio Grande, the border’s extraordinary ecological and environmental diversity is the foundation of local culture. At least 50 people live on the 1,951-mile border
endangered species
The species and numerous natural barriers that establish the border between Mexico and the United States. From Tijuana to Brownsville, border communities are riddled with garbage-strewn roads, polluted rivers,
Local organizations have been pioneering efforts to address this crisis.
wild coast
introduced a historic solid waste retention system that prevented over 30,000 kilograms, or approximately 66,100 pounds of waste.of
Benioff Ocean Initiative
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have followed suit, clearing debris along the California portion of the Mexico-US border. In addition, local border guards are clearing and cleaning up trash.
debris
left behind by immigrants.
Authorities are also taking significant steps to deflect these pressing concerns at the city and county-wide levels. In McAllen, Texas, Mayor Javier Villalobos signed the deal.
disaster declaration
To ensure the safety of immigrants and their communities. In Cochise County, Arizona, Sheriff Mark Danells has ordered departments to prepare for daily entry into the country.
400 immigrants
Enter his border jurisdiction.And in El Paso, Texas, a Democratic mayor
Declared
He declared a state of emergency, citing the city’s inability to cope with the influx of new immigrants. Local leaders are working hard to avoid the difficulties associated with this surge in immigration.
State-level officials, including Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas), are also addressing environmental issues. Earlier this year, Abbott said,
deployed
The Texas National Guard cracked down on illegal immigration and worked to stop the overwhelming influx of new immigrants.
In Arizona, the state Senate Republicans announced a legislative agenda focused on:
intertwined matter
Issues of border security, security and water shortages.
And in the Congress Hall were Speaker and Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas) and Rep. Paul Gossard (R-Arizona).
House Natural Resources Committee
, respectively, highlight these environmental issues. In 2021, Gossar and Westermann published a joint opinion editorial pointing out the environmental impact of the recent surge in immigration. Lawmakers pointed out that each immigrant dumps nearly eight pounds of trash into the desert during the crossing and how the destruction of federal land is affecting local habitats. Senator Kirsten Cinema (Iowa-Arizona)
co-authored
In hopes of stopping these pernicious trends, I joined with Sen. Tom Tillis (R-North Carolina) for a bill to extend Title 42.
Conversely, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats have abandoned responsibility for border security.When Biden visited the border for the first time as president, El Paso area residents
slammed
The city’s removal of garbage and waste left by immigrants hours before the president’s arrival. Many government officials have criticized the administration’s garbage problem.
physical damage
It remains along the southern border. Garbage, empty backpacks and clothing are daily reminders of the ecological and humanitarian disasters at our borders.
This should not be a partisan issue. Like Republicans, the Biden administration should strive to secure the Southern border and the many ecological treasures that are home to it. Free illegal immigration is not just a security concern, it is also an environmental concern.
For now, however, by emphasizing local solutions and elevating municipal officials, the focus is on effective alternatives to current immigration policies: resolving the humanitarian and environmental crises along the Mexico-U.S. border. The policy you put in place will be put in place.
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Brett Patrick is president of the Long Island Chapter of the American Conservation Union. He is a freshman at Binghamton University and is pursuing a master’s degree in political science.
