CASI presents an important event on desalination technology and its role in environmental protection, public health and making water more abundant in California. Top experts in this field will present detailed information on desalination technology and tangible things that can occur with adequate public awareness. Our presenting experts are Brad Imamura, Director, Marina Coast Water District; Remieh Scherzinger, General Manager, Central Coast Water District, and Steven Sprague, COO of CAP, a leading manufacturer of desal plants. Register for this event at Desalination Event – California Arts & Sciences Institute
This important event will demonstrate the advantages of desalination technology, and you will learn how California legislators are impeding the implementation of this form of water production.
We shall explore the emerging technology of desalination as it applies to:End consumer costs and potential for plentiful water supply for consumers and farmers; Public health benefits of membrane technology that delivers water of high purity (e.g. removal of microplastics and other chemicals not usually removed from our drinking water);
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Unwarranted California regulatory obstacles
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Ability to reduce our dependance on wastewater as input
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Compatibility with marine ecosystem health
The event will occur on August 20 at 5 pm at the elegant boardroom of the Marina Coast Water District located at 920 2nd Avenue, Suite B, Marina, CA 93933. Complimentary appetizers and non alcoholic beverages will be served. Ample parking is available and the venue is conveniently accessed by State Highway 1 via imjin Parkway.
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
August 20, 2026
5 pm to 6:30 pm
Location
Boardroom of the Marina Coast Water District
920 2nd Avenue, Suite B
Marina, CA 93933
Fees/Admission
Twenty dollars per person. CASI Members free: Become A Member – California Arts & Sciences Institute
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Contact Information
C. Michael Hogan PhD 415 4201029
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