Environmental lawsuit targets SpaceX land deal in Cameron County
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Environmental organizations in Brownsville have filed a lawsuit against the federal government regarding a proposed land swap involving SpaceX and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The lawsuit claims the deal violates several federal laws, including the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act. Under the proposal, SpaceX would acquire 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for 683 acres it currently owns. Despite an environmental assessment stating no significant impact, over 25,000 public comments largely opposed the swap. Activists argue the deal threatens wildlife habitats and cultural resources.
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