Episode 122 – Security vs. Sustainability: The Future of the Rio Grande
Guest: Jessie F. Fuentes, Founder & Owner, Epi’s Canoe & Kayak Team
The Rio Grande is more than a border — it’s a lifeline for communities, wildlife, and commerce. But floating buoys, razor wire, and increased militarization are reshaping the river’s safety and future.
Join us as Jessie F. Fuentes shares firsthand insight into how these changes are impacting the environment, local businesses, and cross-border cooperation — and why protecting borders should never mean destroying the resources that sustain our communities.
J.R. Gonzales is Chairman of the Hispanic Leadership and Management Foundation and Executive Vice-Chair of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC). Gonzales serves on the Export-Import Bank of the United States Council on Small Business. He is a nationally recognized communications consultant and professional development trainer. Gonzales is a former Chairman of the Board, and a past president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As a business owner, entrepreneur, political strategist, and public speaker, Gonzales has been a lifelong advocate and voice for issues facing Latino and minority communities.
