Texas Desal Day: March 7, 2007
State officials called for continued funding of Brownsville desal project at the March 7 "Texas Desal Day." Ken Armbrister, Legislative Director for Gov. Rick Perry, said the technology being tested at the pilot can be applied elsewhere in the state to develop both seawater and brackish groundwater resources. Earlier that day, resolutions were approved by the Texas Senate and House, encouraging continued "investment in practical applications of desalination technology in Texas for the benefit of all citizens." SR 413 was authored by Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.; HR 689 by Rep. Bill Callegari.
More coverage of the event and the impact of desal courtesy of the Rio Grande Guardian.
Texas Desalination Day was jointly sponsored by the South Central Membrane Association and the Texas Water Conservation Association's Desalination Coalition.
Ribbon-Cutting for Desal Pilot
The Brownsville seawater desalination pilot was officially inaugurated Feb. 23, 2007. Keynote speaker was Hon. Ken Armbrister, Legislative Director for Gov. Rick Perry. Also making remarks were: Texas State Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.; Texas State Rep. Eddie Lucio III; Rod Pittman, Chairman of the Texas Water Development Board; Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos; Brownsville Public Utilities Board Chairman Robert Sanchez; and Brownsville Navigation District-Port of Brownsville Chairman Martin Arambula. John Bruciak, BPUB General Manager and CEO, served as master of ceremonies.
