Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Water Resources has reported significant progress in the "Mother River Revival Action," with 88 rivers and lakes achieving their ecological restoration goals by September 2025, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to river and lake health [1][2]. Group 1: Ecological Improvement - The Yongding River, which had been dry for 26 years, has been flowing continuously for five years, achieving the goals of a "flowing, green, clean, and safe river" [2]. - The number of days with water in 52 key rivers in the Haihe River basin increased from 221 days in 2020 to 283 days in 2024, with the proportion of rivers with water rising from 82.7% to 95.7% [2]. Group 2: Water Resource Management - The Ministry has implemented unified water resource scheduling to optimize allocation and support ecological restoration, following principles of water conservation and ecological protection [4]. - A total of 7.88 billion cubic meters of water has been supplied to the northern section of the Grand Canal, exceeding the planned supply by 142% [5]. Group 3: Groundwater Management - The over-extraction of groundwater has decreased by 31.9% compared to previous evaluations, with the area of severely over-extracted groundwater reduced by 51% [5]. - The revival of springs, such as the re-emergence of 81 springs in Beijing, indicates successful groundwater management [5]. Group 4: Water Usage Efficiency - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, water usage in the Haihe River basin has been stabilized at around 37 billion cubic meters, with significant reductions in water usage per unit of GDP and industrial output [7]. - The use of unconventional water sources reached 4.59 billion cubic meters in 2024, accounting for 12% of total water supply in the basin [7]. Group 5: Tailored Restoration Strategies - The Ministry emphasizes the need for tailored restoration plans for each river and lake, focusing on specific regional challenges such as river flow interruptions and lake shrinkage [8]. - Collaborative efforts among various departments are essential to ensure resource allocation and project focus on the ecological restoration of rivers and lakes [8].

Group 1 - The core objective of the research is to enhance water security in the Songliao River Basin, focusing on high-quality development and addressing key issues in water resource management [1][4] - The research emphasizes the need for a comprehensive water network layout to ensure water supply security, considering the uneven distribution of water resources in the region [2] - The study aims to strengthen flood control measures by identifying and addressing weaknesses in flood management systems, including reservoir operations and flood channel construction [3] Group 2 - The initiative includes systematic governance to maintain the ecological health of rivers and lakes, with specific goals for the ecological restoration of the Xiliao and Hohlin Rivers [4] - The planning process involves extensive field research and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and recommendations for effective water management strategies [1][4] - The Songliao Water Resources Committee is committed to developing actionable plans for flood safety, water supply security, resource conservation, and ecological restoration [4]