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Right now, the Army Corps of Engineers is taking public comments until September 25, 2025, for SpaceX’s permit application to destroy 21 acres of wetlands to build out its launchpad on our Boca Chica beach. Here’s the Army Corps of Engineers public notice and SpaceX’s plans with more info. Please email a comment to theContinueContinue reading “Comments due by Sept 25: SpaceX Wants a Permit to Destroy Wetlands”

Hear from a panel of directly-impacted South Texans and members of the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas about resisting Elon Musk’s colonization of the region, including his company town of “Starbase” and SpaceX’s rockets to Mars. Join us for a discussion in New York City about how we must collectively push back against this destructive,ContinueContinue reading “NYC Panel: Frontlines Resist Elon Musk and SpaceX Colonization”

This Thursday, August 21, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWD) will vote to consider giving away more of Boca Chica Beach to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. We say ‘not another inch!’ Here’s the TPWD agenda: https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/2025/0821/agenda/item.phtml?item=10 Instructions to make a public comment to TPWD opposing SpaceX land grab. Instrucciones para hacer un comentario público alContinueContinue reading “8/21 Demand Texas Parks & Wildlife Vote Against Giving More Boca Chica Beach to Musk!”

Join our second community meeting to learn more about the safety and explosion risks of SpaceX and proposed methane gas (LNG) facilities in Cameron County. We will have a presentation about the explosion and safety risks, and provide information from experts. We also want to hear your experiences and concerns about these industries in ourContinueContinue reading “Port Isabel Community Meeting July 24”

Join our first community meeting to learn more about the safety and explosion risks of SpaceX and proposed methane gas (LNG) facilities in Cameron County. We will have a presentation about the explosion and safety risks, and provide information from experts. We also want to hear your experiences and concerns about these industries in ourContinueContinue reading “RSVP – Community Meeting: SpaceX and LNG Explosion Risks”

We’re hiring! South Texas Environmental Justice Network, in partnership with Start.Empowerment, is hiring two fellows to be based in Brownsville, TX. The deadline to apply is June 6. Click here to apply.Youth Requirements:  – College students & young professionals (18-25) – Attend weekly check-ins (virtual) -Attend weekly political education lesson (virtual) -Complete readings assigned -WorkContinueContinue reading “We’re hiring two Summer Fellows! Apply by June 6!”

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to continue launching the largest rocket in human history – the Starship/Superheavy, just 6 miles away from two flammable methane gas facilities: Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG. For the Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Long Island Village, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Brownsville communities within a 10-mile radius of LNGContinueContinue reading “Petition: Urge Regulators, Elected Officials, and Insurers to Drop SpaceX & LNG”