Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north
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Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

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Volunteers take samples from the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Hubei province to assess water quality in August 2022. Li's responsibilities include patrolling the reservoir, collecting garbage from the water and along the shore, and promoting public awareness about water conservation. "We remove underwater fishing cages because fishing pollutes the water and harms the environment," she explained, standing on the boat where she and her fellow volunteers work daily. Known as "Well Guardians", these volunteers play a crucial role in conserving water and ensuring the reservoir's water quality. In China's five-tier surface water quality classification system, Grade II water is suitable for drinking water sources and can also serve as sanctuaries for rare fish species.

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Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north
1 week, 4 days ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily  

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The monumental challenge of shifting billions of cubic meters of water over a thousand kilometers from one end of the country to another, using only the power of gravity, would seem insurmountable to many, but the middle route of the …

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north
1 week, 4 days ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily  

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The monumental challenge of shifting billions of cubic meters of water over a thousand kilometers from one end of the country to another, using only the power of gravity, would seem insurmountable to many, but the middle route of the …

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north
1 week, 4 days ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily  

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The monumental challenge of shifting billions of cubic meters of water over a thousand kilometers from one end of the country to another, using only the power of gravity, would seem insurmountable to many, but the middle route of the …

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north
1 week, 4 days ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily  

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The monumental challenge of shifting billions of cubic meters of water over a thousand kilometers from one end of the country to another, using only the power of gravity, would seem insurmountable to many, but the middle route of the …

Reclaimed water cleans up lake, rivers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Reclaimed water cleans up lake, rivers

China Daily  

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. On a return visit to his hometown in 2016, Chen was shocked to discover that the once-polluted Xi'an Lake had been given a much-needed face-lift — the water …

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