千年鸟道焕新，村民吃上“生态旅游饭”

Core Viewpoint - The ecological transformation of Dongting Lake in Hunan has significantly improved the environment, leading to a resurgence of migratory birds and increased tourism, showcasing the success of environmental governance efforts since the 14th Five-Year Plan [3][5][7]. Environmental Governance - Hunan has strengthened water environment governance, water resource protection, ecological restoration, and green industrial development, resulting in the West Dongting Lake achieving Class III water quality for five consecutive years and the South Dongting Lake for four years [3][4]. - The implementation of an ecological governance campaign since 2018 has led to the construction of an "ecological filter" that intercepts agricultural pollution, purifying over 10 million tons of water annually [4]. Ecological Benefits - The return of migratory birds has attracted tourists, with over 200,000 visitors recorded by January 2026, creating a positive cycle of "protecting birds and enriching residents" [5][6]. - The establishment of bird monitoring stations with intelligent tracking systems has documented over 48,4300 water birds, marking a 12.7% increase from the previous year [7]. Future Planning - The Hunan provincial government aims to enhance the ecological service functions of Dongting Lake wetlands, emphasizing the importance of protecting the "thousand-year bird path" and promoting cross-regional ecological cooperation [7].