For Immediate Release
April 20, 2004

* ADVISORY *

News Conference to Address Nation's Urgent Water Crisis

Washington, DC - Chairman Richard W. Pombo (R-CA) of the House Resources Committee will lead a news conference tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21, 2004, to announce introduction of HR 3834, the Desalination Energy Assistance Act of 2004, which is 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:               TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Time:              10:30 am

Location:        Cannon Terrace (Outdoors)

                        Cannon House Office Building 

Corner of Independence and New Jersey Avenue

In the event of inclement weather, the press conference will be held in 1302 Longworth House Office Building.

Attendees:      Rep. Richard W. Pombo (R-CA), Chairman, House Resources Committee

Rep. Jim Davis (D-FL)         

Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM)

                        Hal Furman, Executive Director, U.S. Desalination Coalition

                        Bernie Rhinerson, Chairman, U.S. Desalination Commission & Chairman of the

San Diego Water Authority