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Challenges at the Borders
In southern Arizona along the U.S.
border with Mexico is Organ Pipe
Cactus National Monument, which
has some unique problems because
of its location. One of the most biologically diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert, Organ Pipe has had

its share of challenges in the past
few decades. A 2010 survey of the
park found more than 2,500 miles
of illegal roads crisscrossing this
monument, which is used extensively for illegal border crossing and
drug trafficking. These unlawful
border crossings and the resulting
roads have significantly impacted
the ecology of the monument.
Some of our " cross-border challenges include creation of trails
and routes, accumulation of trash
and waste, and impacts stemming
from interdiction and lifesaving efforts, " says Frank Torres, chief of
interpretation and visitor services.
There's also competition between
the illegal trespassers and wildlife
for natural water sources.
Strategies to manage the park include agreements, mutual support,
coordination and assistance with

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

sculpture gardens, picnic areas and
a vast lawn. For Christina Alexander
of the United States Canada Peace
Anniversary Association, the park
has special meaning. She often visited the park as a child and has fond
memories of spending time there
with her family. She and her volunteer team put on an annual summer
Peace Arch Celebration where the
public from both countries celebrate
their long history of friendship. Planning has already begun on the 2021
centennial celebration.

In Mariscal Canyon (above), in Big Bend
National Park, the Rio Grande separates
the United States from Mexico.

other agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the
Bureau of Land Management and
other state and local agencies. In
2003, much of the park was closed
to the public, a move prompted
by the death of ranger Kris Eggle,
who was shot and killed in the park
while pursuing members of a drug
cartel. At one point, visitor access
to the park was limited to a mere 5
percent because of safety concerns.
Today, security measures have
been implemented in conjunction
with multiple agencies, resulting
in approximately one-third of the
park now being open to visitation.
For Big Bend National Park in
southwest Texas, no wall is needed

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