Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge

Environmental groups are suing over SpaceX's proposed land swap deal, which would transfer hundreds of acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX in exchange for private land. The deal requires approval before it can proceed.

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a land swap with SpaceX in Texas, arguing it would increase ecological risks in the Gulf coast region. The deal involves SpaceX surrendering 683 acres of its land to receive 700 acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge.

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a land swap with SpaceX in Texas, alleging it would increase ecological risks. The deal involves SpaceX receiving over 700 acres of federal wildlife refuge land in exchange for 683 acres it owns, approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.