March 2016
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President Richard Trumka, members of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff, and a variety of partners and volunteers to officially open the Palmer Bayou Boardwalk at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in Liberty, Texas. The 500 foot long elevated boardwalk, which includes an observation deck, will connect the city of Liberty with Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge allowing visitors to experience the bayou and more than 13 miles of trails to view wildlife and enjoy nature. In partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, union members from the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council built the boardwalk and observation deck, volunteering their time and expertise for the project.
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Trailhead ribbon cutting. Photo credit: USFWS. |
