Core Points - The Ministry of Water Resources has approved the "Technical Specifications for the Delimitation of River and Lake Management Areas," which will be implemented starting January 28, 2026 [1] - The specification aims to strengthen river and lake management and protection, ensuring national water security [1] Group 1: Specifications Overview - The specification consists of 7 chapters and 3 appendices, covering basic regulations, data collection and base map production, delineation of management boundaries, management area identification, and archiving of delineation results [1] - It is applicable to the management area delineation of rivers and lakes [1] Group 2: Management Area Delineation - The management area is defined to maintain flood storage space and flood safety, balancing water supply and ecological functions [1] - Delineation should be based on comprehensive planning, flood control planning, and the basic laws of flood evolution and river and lake changes, ensuring that flood storage space is not reduced [1] Group 3: Ecological Considerations - The specification allows for the extension of management areas to land, considering biodiversity protection, ecological restoration, and the delineation of drinking water source protection areas [1] - The results of the management area delineation will be integrated into the "National Water Resources One Map" for digital management [1] Group 4: Specific Regulations - The specification includes specific regulations for both river and lake areas with and without embankments [1]