Press Conference to Address
Nation's Urgent Water Crisis
A press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2004, the day before "Earth Day," to announce introduction of legislation aimed at solving America's long-term water needs.
Desalination converts seawater and brackish water into pure drinking water. This is a timely issue for urban and rural communities throughout the nation.
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Cannon Terrace (Outdoors)
Cannon House Office Building
Corner of Independence and New Jersey Avenues, SW
In the event of inclement weather, the press conference will be held in
Room 1334 in the Longworth House Office Building
Attendees: Hal Furman, Executive Director, U.S. Desalination Coalition
Bernie Rhinerson, Chairman, U.S. Desalination Commission & Chairman of
The San Diego Water Authority
Rep. Richard Pombo (R-CA), Chairman, House Resources Committee
Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM)
Rep. Jim Davis (D-FL)
For more information on the press conference, please contact Jonathan Moore at 703-740-1756.
