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Desalination should be a last resort in our water portfolio, says commentary

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on January 15, 2010 at 6:39 am

From the San Diego News Network, this commentary by Stuart Reznick, Executive Director of Coastkeeper, in response to the recent Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Ted Owen’s commentary:

“Environmental groups challenging the Carlsbad Desalination Plant have recently come under attack for deeply scrutinizing the project, proposed as the region’s most expensive and energy intensive water supply option. As one of the environmental groups leading the charge, we’re clearing the air.

Truth Number 1: Our cases have merit.

Procedural deficiencies at every reviewing agency have marred the approval process for the plant. While some suggest we are engaging in superfluous lawsuits, this desalination plant will be the largest in the western hemisphere and may set precedent for all other projects. We must ensure it is as protective of our environment as possible. Yet, our regulatory agencies have taken an “approve first, ask questions later” approach that could lead to disastrous consequences.

Our efforts, and those of our partner organizations, have already improved the project dramatically by ensuring carbon offsets and wetlands mitigation to offset some impacts from the proposed project. … “

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January 15, 2010 · Filed Under Poseidon's Carlsbad Plant

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