Herman’s Commentary on Desalination and Geography on the Texas Gulf Coast

Brune's commentary simplifies and seeks to make relative the geography and conservation interests that would benefit from seawater and brackish aquifer desalination. The technology to treat desalination plant's discharge is readily available and not new. Likewise, taking the pressure off freshwater aquifers, as well as, river systems is essential for municipalities, agriculture, wildlife, and the Texas Gulf Coast. Brune raises the question: Why aren't all the conservationists in Texas behind the desal projects, and why aren't they looking at such drainage basins as the lower Colorado River and standing at the state Capital with torches and pitchforks?