The Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Transport, and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the "Grand Canal Water System Management and Protection Plan"

The "Plan" closely focuses on the goals and tasks set in the "Outline", insists on joint efforts in large-scale protection, does not engage in large-scale development, and follows the principles of "water conservation first, spatial balance, systematic management, and development of both sides". The water management idea of ​​​​"strength" is implemented, and the general tone of water conservancy reform and development of "water conservancy projects make up for shortcomings and the water conservancy industry is strengthened" is guided by the functional positioning of different sections of the Grand Canal to improve river water resources conditions and improve flood control and drainage functions. , promote coastline protection and service improvement, strengthen water ecological protection and restoration, promote the green development of shipping, and improve the river water system management and protection mechanism as the main tasks, focusing on restoring and improving the Grand Canal's flood control and drainage, water transportation and water supply, inland navigation, ecological landscape, Cultural inheritance and other functions, reshape the Grand Canal as a realistic carrier of "a river with water", and strive to build the Millennium Canal into a "flowing river, a safe river, a beautiful river, and a wise river", so that the Grand Canal can become a "river with water" that benefits the people. Happy Canal".

The "Plan" proposes that the eight provinces (municipalities) along the Grand Canal are the main body in promoting the protection, inheritance and utilization of the Grand Canal culture. They must effectively perform their duties and solidly promote the management and protection of the Grand Canal water system. All tasks are implemented. The Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Transport will work with relevant departments to strengthen local guidance. Relevant river basin management agencies must actively play the role of coordination, guidance, supervision, and monitoring to promote the smooth implementation of the Plan.

　(Original title: The Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Transport, and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the "Grand Canal Water System Management and Protection Plan")