长江经济带生态环保发生转折性变化

Core Insights - The ecological environment of the Yangtze River Basin has shown significant improvement, with the number of indigenous fish species increasing from 308 to 344 since the fishing ban, marking a rise of 36 species [2] - The integrity index of aquatic organisms in the Yangtze River has been continuously improving, and the population of the Yangtze finless porpoise, known as the "smiling angel," has rebounded historically [2] - The proportion of good water quality in the Yangtze Economic Belt has increased from 67% in 2015 to 96.5%, a nearly 30 percentage point increase [2] Economic Impact - The production value of the Yangtze Economic Belt has more than doubled, with its share of the national economy rising from 42.2% to 47.3% [2] - Per capita disposable income of residents along the river has increased from 23,000 yuan to 44,000 yuan, representing a growth of 91% [2] - The high-level protection of the ecological environment has effectively supported high-quality economic and social development, setting a benchmark for the protection and governance of major rivers [2] Future Plans - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to implement precise and scientific pollution control measures, collaborating with relevant departments to address pollution from industry, urban life, agriculture, and shipping [2] - There will be a steady enhancement of aquatic biodiversity and a comprehensive promotion of the protection and construction of beautiful rivers and lakes in the Yangtze River Basin [2] - The aim is to support high-quality development of the Yangtze Economic Belt through a high-quality ecological environment [2]