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Draft North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Plan 3-1 3. The Goal and Objectives Section 3 describes the goal and objectives for groundwater management, including supporting statutes and rules.The goal for the GWMA expresses a future desired condition for the area. The goal for the GWMA is: In the North& East Metro Groundwater Management Area, the use of groundwater is sustainable and therefore does not harm ecosystems, water quality, or the ability of present and future generations to meet their needs. The goal is drawn directly from the Minnesota Statutes for groundwater appropriations, Minn. Stat.,sec. 103G.287, subd. 3,4 and 5.These statutes describe protection of groundwater supplies, designation of groundwater management areas, and a standard of sustainability. Groundwater use is defined as sustainable if that use: • Does not harm aquifers and ecosystems • Does not negatively impact surface waters e Is reasonable, efficient and meets water conservation requirements • Does not degrade water quality c Does not create unresolved well interferences or water sue conflicts To attain the goal for the GWMA,this Plan sets five management objectives that define how these statutory requirements can be met. All of the management objectives must be achieved simultaneously to ensure sustainability of groundwater use. These objectives are: I. Groundwater use in the GWMA does not harm aquifers and ecosystems, and does not negatively impact surface waters. 11. Groundwater use in the GWMA is reasonable, efficient, and complies with water conservation requirements. lll. Groundwater use in the GWMA does not degrade water quality. IV. Groundwater use in the GWMA does not create unresolved well interferences or water use conflicts. V. All groundwater users in the GWMA have the necessary permits to use groundwater. The remainder of Section 3 describes each of the objectives in more detail. P50