Boaters raise concerns about border fence

The federal government’s border fence plans in South Texas have been attacked by property owners, wildlife advocates and land conservationists.

The next wave of opponents could come from the water – and they’re carrying paddles.

Kayakers and canoeists will descend on the lower Rio Grande for events this fall aimed at raising the river’s profile as a recreation hub and at drawing attention to the impact the border fence could have by blocking access to the river.