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Too late. Here in Texas (and I'll use our Colorado river basin as an example) when the Highland Lakes were built in the ‘40s, agreements were made with agricultural interests along the coastal regions. (mostly rice)

Whether the lakes could afford to release water down stream, by contract, they were required to do so.

Even though we are in a severe drought (perhaps the worst ever) today and the outflow into the Gulf of Mexico is pathetically low, plans are being made for building coal plants along those same regions that would require more water from the basin. (studies for this project based on ‘50s drought of record, survey)

Again, this is due to an ever and rapidly increasing population that needs, not only more water but, more energy.

Can you say, Desalinization?