新疆如何变成“塞上江南”？看博斯腾湖逆袭记

Core Viewpoint - The transformation of Xinjiang from a drought-prone area to a thriving seafood production region is attributed to significant water management and ecological restoration efforts, particularly around Bosten Lake [1][3]. Group 1: Environmental Changes - Xinjiang, covering over 25% of its area with desert and having the lowest annual precipitation in China, has seen a remarkable change in recent years, becoming a seafood production area [1]. - Bosten Lake, the largest inland freshwater lake in China and the main fishery production base in Xinjiang, faced ecological alarms in 2012 due to industrial pollution and low water levels [3][5]. Group 2: Water Management Initiatives - The implementation of the "Yin Kai Ji Huang" project in 2018, which diverted water from the Kuitun River to Bosten Lake, and the 2022 introduction of water diversion from the Qing Shui River, have been pivotal in restoring the lake's ecosystem [7]. - Over the past eight years, a total of 1.54 billion cubic meters of water has been diverted to Bosten Lake, equivalent to 906 "Water Cubes" [7]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The fish species in Bosten Lake have increased to over 30, with an annual fish production value expected to reach 6,000 tons, nearly doubling from previous years [5]. - Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Xinjiang has invested 158 billion yuan in water conservancy projects, resulting in a rural tap water coverage rate of 99.4% [9].