The Big Bend region of far west Texas is known for its remoteness and rugged natural beauty. McDonald Observatory, Big Bend National Park, and the town of Marfa, famed as an artists' haven, are all located here due to the unique qualities of light (both by day and starry night) and landscape.
Now we are faced with the prospect of a high-pressure 42" gas pipeline (LARGER than the 36" Keystone XL) cutting through our region with brightly illuminated, noise- and toxic gas-emitting compression stations located every 30 miles along the route.
The irrevocable impacts of this project on human health, the pristine environment, and our tourism-based economy will be far too costly. We ask you, Mr. President, to veto this and all similar projects, and invest in renewable energies instead.