Yellow River Ecological Protection Reaches New Milestone After 80 Years of Governance

Yellow River Basin Enters New Ecological Protection Phase

The Yellow River Basin has entered a new phase of coordinated ecological protection and large-scale governance, marking 80 years of governance under the Party, according to CCTV. At the river’s downstream, the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve reported 407 bird species amid the arrival of winter migratory flocks. Upstream, systematic ecological restoration projects continue across the Sanjiangyuan, Qilian Mountains, and Gannan water conservation areas to stabilize the “Water Tower of China” ecosystem.

Water Conservation Upgrades and Basin Governance

In the middle reaches of the river, soil and water conservation construction on the Loess Plateau shifted from basic silt retention to efficiency-driven greening, pushing the basin’s soil conservation rate to 69.75%, CCTV reported. Construction on the Guxian Water Control Project accelerated to join existing hubs like Wanjiazhai, Xiaolangdi, and Sanmenxia in forming a unified water and sediment regulation framework. The basin maintains an uninterrupted flow spanning 27 years, supported by an established flood control network.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Yellow River Projects

What is the Guxian Water Control Project’s role?

The Guxian project is under accelerated construction to act as a key backbone facility alongside Wanjiazhai, Xiaolangdi, and Sanmenxia, managing both water and sediment flows across the basin.

How many bird species inhabit the Yellow River Delta reserve?

Field monitors at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve have documented 407 bird species as seasonal winter migrations arrive.

What is the current soil conservation rate on the Loess Plateau?

Middle-reach engineering upgrades have elevated the Yellow River Basin’s soil and water conservation rate to 69.75%.