EMPTY CONTAINERS, OVERFLOWING RIVERS: STATE FUNDED FENCING AND IMPACTS IN EAGLE PASS, TEXAS

Abstract This study uses hydraulic modeling to examine the impacts of two new fence sections at Eagle Pass, Texas: a container and state-funded section south, downstream, already modeled federal border fence. We used model Nays2DFlood compare non-fence conditions various recurrence intervals determine how is affecting flood extents, water depth, velocity. Water depth deeper in channel floodplain shallower directly line when compared conditions. velocity faster within slower during These have potential adjust sediment regimes this location downstream area, altering quality morphology. Demographic analysis also show that particularly susceptible populations, including majority Latino, low income individuals, those under 5, 65–74, are present large numbers these therefore vulnerable flooding. Supplemental material available for article online.