Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ongoing efforts in Dazhou to enhance water resource management and ecological protection through various water projects, including the construction of water reservoirs and river management initiatives aimed at ensuring water security and ecological sustainability in the region [5][8]. Water Resource Management - Dazhou is accelerating the construction of water projects, including the solidification of the Gunjun Reservoir, which is expected to start concrete pouring in early October [5]. - The city has initiated the construction of two large reservoirs and eight medium-sized reservoirs, which will increase the total water storage capacity by 1.5 times compared to existing reservoirs, providing irrigation for 646,600 acres and ensuring drinking water safety for over 1.54 million urban and rural residents [8][9]. - Investment in water resources has remained high, with a total of 17.05 billion yuan invested since the 14th Five-Year Plan, marking a 106.6% increase compared to the previous plan [8]. Ecological and Community Initiatives - The "Happy River and Lake" construction project aims to enhance ecological and living conditions along rivers, with the Clear Stream River being a key project that has engaged local communities [6]. - Dazhou is developing a comprehensive plan for "Happy River and Lake" construction from 2025 to 2030, targeting the transformation of 38 rivers into provincial-level or higher "Happy Rivers and Lakes" [6]. - The city has implemented a river chief system to oversee river management, with a focus on regular inspections and maintaining water quality, achieving a 100% excellent water quality rate since 2022 [7]. Water Rights and Trading - Dazhou is exploring water rights trading as a mechanism to promote efficient water resource utilization, with 56 transactions completed in 2023, totaling 2.444 million cubic meters of water [10][11]. - The city has initiated a pilot project for water rights and pricing reform, aiming to enhance the water rights trading market and facilitate sustainable water resource management [11].