让更多河流恢复生命、流域重现生机——水利部介绍母亲河复苏行动成效

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Water Resources has reported significant progress in the "Mother River Revival Action," aimed at restoring the vitality of rivers and lakes across China, with a focus on sustainable water management and ecological restoration [1][2]. Group 1: Achievements of the Revival Action - Since 2022, 88 major rivers and lakes have been selected for revival actions, with all targets expected to be completed by September 2025 [1]. - Among the 88 rivers and lakes, 79 rivers have achieved full connectivity, and 9 lakes have maintained effective ecological water levels [1]. - Notable successes include the Yellow River flowing continuously for 26 years and the Jing-Hang Grand Canal achieving water flow for the past four years after a century of disconnection [1]. Group 2: Focus on Key River Basins - The Haihe River basin has seen a turnaround from severe pollution and drying conditions, with the Yongding River flowing continuously for five years and Baiyangdian maintaining an average ecological water level above 7 meters for seven years [2]. - Other key rivers have also shown significant recovery, with groundwater over-extraction reduced by 31.9% compared to previous evaluations, and the area of severely over-extracted groundwater reduced by 51% [2]. Group 3: Methodology and Management - The revival efforts are based on tailored management strategies for different rivers and lakes, with specific restoration plans and clear goals established [3]. - A total of 171 cross-province key rivers and 546 provincial key rivers have been identified for ecological flow management, achieving a compliance rate of 98.6% for ecological flow targets in 2024 [3]. Group 4: Water Conservation Efforts - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, over 3,000 external water extraction projects have been rejected, and a national database of over 5.5 million water extraction points has been established [4]. - Groundwater over-extraction in the Haihe River basin has decreased by 83.5% since 2015, with significant recovery in groundwater levels observed [4]. Group 5: Technological Innovations - The use of drones and satellite remote sensing has enhanced monitoring and decision-making efficiency in water resource management, particularly in the West Liao River's revival [5]. - Future efforts will focus on establishing long-term mechanisms for river and lake revival and expanding the revival actions nationwide [5].