"The purpose and intent of the proposed [Salinas Valley Water] Project is to address the critical issues facing the management and longevity of the Basin's water resources by meeting the following objectives: 1) Stopping seawater intrusion, 2) Managing nitrate contamination in the ground water, 3) Providing adequate water supplies to meet current and future (year 2030) needs, and 4) Hydrologically balancing the ground water basin in the Salinas Valley.