Lianjiang's long road to renewal
After years of neglect, Guangdong river is slowly returning to former pristine glory
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-01-05 08:54
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Upstream in Puning's Xiazhai village, Chen Xiliang, the village's Party secretary, also patrols the river. Once choked with water hyacinths and garbage, the river now supports thriving agriculture with improved water quality, and villagers are turning the once-deserted land into profitable watermelon fields.
On June 18, two local regulations on Lianjiang River water quality control were implemented in Shantou and Jieyang. It marked a pioneering regional legislative effort, providing robust legal support for environmental management.
