Green embankments help conserve Yellow River
China DailyBlack-necked cranes forage for food at a wetland area in Hongyuan county, Sichuan, in April 2022. HE HAIYANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Originating in Qinghai province, the Yellow River, often dubbed as the cradle of the Chinese civilization, runs through nine provinces and autonomous regions, including Sichuan and Henan, before emptying into the Bohai Sea in East China's Shandong province. All sections of the Yellow River in Sichuan, which stretch for 174 km, are located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture. With its wetlands storing almost 10 billion cubic meters of water, the prefecture serves as a key supplier of water for the Yellow River in its upper reaches, contributing up to 40 percent of its water in low-flow periods and 26 percent during high-flow periods. One side of the river showcases a discordant blend of concrete-reinforced embankments, built years ago to address flood risks to a nearby community, against the natural backdrop, while the opposite bank unveils a distinctly contrasting scenery that is harmonious with its surrounding environment.
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Green embankments help conserve Yellow River
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Green embankments help conserve Yellow River
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Green embankments help conserve Yellow River
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