Who We Are
About Us
A coalition of regional organizations working to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of Big Bend through education and public awareness.
About the Alliance
DefendBigBend.com is the official hub of the Big Bend Protection Alliance (BBPA), a Texas nonprofit corporation. The Alliance coordinates regional conservation groups, cultural heritage organizations, and community members working together to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of the Big Bend region through education and public awareness.
Big Bend National Park is one of America's most remote and ecologically significant national parks, home to over 1,200 plant species, 450 bird species, and some of the darkest skies in North America. Research indicates that proposed infrastructure may bisect critical wildlife corridors, disrupt the Rio Grande watershed, and permanently alter the landscape of Santa Elena Canyon and the Chisos Mountains.
Our coalition, including NO AL MURO and NoBigBendWall.Org, supports conservation education through research, public awareness, environmental monitoring, and community engagement. All contributions support the BBPA's mission to keep Big Bend wild, open, and protected for future generations. Federal tax-exempt status is pending; donations may become tax-deductible retroactively if approved.
Partner Organizations
Big Bend Protection Alliance
Lead Sponsor
The parent nonprofit behind the coalition. BBPA handles fiscal sponsorship, legal guidance, and keeps the different groups coordinated.
NO AL MURO | Learn, Act, Support Now
Education & Outreach
A bilingual education project focused on getting the word out about how border infrastructure affects the environment, with conservation resources in English and Spanish.
NoBigBendWall.Org
Community Engagement
The online home for Big Bend news, conservation resources, and tools to help people get involved.
Lightrange Media (Sierra Harrop)
Aerial Photography
Shooting aerial photos and video across the Big Bend region so people can see for themselves what wall construction would affect.
Intel Strategies LLC
Strategic Partner
Providing strategic intelligence and analysis to support the coalition's conservation and advocacy efforts.
Join the Coalition
Is your organization working to protect the Big Bend region? We welcome new partners. Tell us about your work and how we can collaborate.
Partner With Us
Tell us about your organization and how you'd like to collaborate with the Big Bend Protection Alliance.