Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is adjusting water ecological environment targets for the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, focusing on enhancing monitoring and incorporating ecological indicators to better reflect the water quality situation in local communities [1]. Group 1: Water Quality Improvement - The "Battle for Clear Water" has shown positive results, with the proportion of national surface water quality at Class I to III reaching 89% in the first half of this year, significantly exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" target [1]. - The proportion of national surface water quality at Class I to III has increased from 64.5% in 2015 to a projected 90.4% by 2024, marking a 25.9 percentage point improvement [1]. - Since the "13th Five-Year Plan," there has been a continuous improvement in water quality, with expectations for a "ten consecutive increases" by the end of this year [1]. Group 2: Monitoring and Target Adjustments - The Ministry plans to expand monitoring efforts to include over 200 additional monitoring points for small and micro water bodies, focusing on tributaries and smaller water bodies to better reflect local water conditions [1]. - The shift in water ecological environment targets will move from merely assessing "good water" (Class I to III quality) to a more comprehensive evaluation of "excellent water body ratio," incorporating ecological indicators alongside physical and chemical parameters [1].