re: A coming industrial revolution and golden age of America.

meh, desalination plants will solve most of our water issues. the technology is already available, it's just energy intensive. once solar becomes more viable in the next decade, you will see desalination plants pop up all along coasts. Los Angeles won't have to steal from the Colorado River any more. Texas can use water from the Gulf of Mexico. North Africa can use water from the Mediterranean. etc. etc.