湖北五峰：一湾清水“润”茶乡

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ecological restoration and sustainable development efforts in Wufeng County, Hubei, particularly focusing on the improvement of the Yuyang River and its impact on local tea culture and tourism [1][6]. Group 1: Ecological Restoration Efforts - Wufeng County has implemented a multi-departmental collaborative governance mechanism to promote ecological protection, green development, and improvement of livelihoods [3][6]. - The Yuyang River, which flows 37.6 kilometers through Wufeng, faced water quality issues, dropping to Class IV due to increased wastewater from population growth and industrial activities after the county seat was relocated in 2015 [3][6]. - The county has successfully eliminated 420,000 tons of excess coal production capacity and achieved a "zero" status for chemical enterprises, significantly improving the river's ecological condition [3][6]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Water Quality Improvement - Several ecological restoration infrastructure projects, including the Yangtze River protection and the Moxi Chong watershed restoration, have been initiated, resulting in the treatment capacity of sewage plants increasing to 20,000 tons per day [6][8]. - As of September this year, the ecological flow compliance rate for 13 hydropower stations in the Yuyang River basin reached 100%, and the water quality stabilized at Class II [6][8]. Group 3: Integration of Tea Industry and Tourism - Wufeng is recognized as "China's Famous Tea Town," and the tea industry is a key pillar of the local economy. The integration of water ecology, tea culture, and Tujia culture is being promoted to enhance agricultural and tourism development [6][8]. - A tea cultural tourism complex, developed by returning youth, has become a popular destination, expected to provide over 40,000 yuan in annual dividends to around 20 local households [6][8]. Group 4: Future Plans - Wufeng County plans to continue its ecological restoration and long-term management efforts in the Yuyang River basin, ensuring stable water quality to support the integration of tea culture and tourism [8].