Upstream-downstream cooperation approach in Guanting Reservoir watershed

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Water Resource Management
• Regional Economics

Background:

• Water disputes between upstream and downstream regions are common.
• Industrial structures significantly impact water usage and pollution.
• Effective water resource management is crucial for regional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the relationship between water usage and industrial structures.
• To investigate methods for controlling water pollution.
• To propose and evaluate upstream-downstream cooperation strategies for sustainable water resource development.

Main Methods:

• Case study analysis of the Guangting Reservoir watershed.
• Examination of local industrial structures and water usage patterns.
• Scenario analysis of water resource development plans and cooperation models.

Main Results:

• Industrial restructuring is essential for managing water disputes.
• Technical and engineering methods are key to controlling water pollution.
• Cooperation models offer a viable path for upstream-downstream water management.

Conclusions:

• Integrated approaches combining industrial change and pollution control are necessary.
• The Guangting Reservoir watershed case highlights the potential of upstream-downstream cooperation.
• Developing an eco-economy through cooperative water management is achievable.