An Eyesore Runs Through It
The US federal government is installing a 17-mile stretch of cylindrical buoys in the Rio Grande to prevent illegal crossings from Mexico, despite warnings from experts that the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river channel. The project, which will eventually stretch 536 miles, has been criticized for its secrecy and potential environmental impacts, including accumulating sediment and creating new landforms in the river.
Contractors are installing buoys in the Rio Grande to prevent illegal crossings. The project will stretch 536 miles from the Gulf of Mexico into South Texas. Each buoy is over 12 feet long and 4-5 feet in diameter. Experts warn that the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river channel. The buoys will also reduce access for boating and fishing. The project has been criticized for its secrecy and potential environmental impacts.
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