Effectiveness and prospects of eco-environment protection of the Three Gorges Project

Zhang Yunchang; Su Li; Yang Mengyao; Guo Shen; Guo Rongxin; Zhang Yegang

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-1123.2024.22.012

Abstract：Eco-environment protection of the Three Gorges Project has always attracted attention from the society and is also one of the key research subjects of experts and scholars.Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee and the State Council,relevant departments,institutions and relevant provinces or municipalities have conducted scientific research,monitor the entire Yangtze River basin,and strengthen the ecological environment protection.Before the construction of project,we carried out a number of scientific studies,such as comprehensive assessment of environmental impact and an eco-environment monitoring system for the Three Gorges Project.During the construction period,we conducted continuous monitoring,protect key organisms,make adjustment of policies for rural resettlement and industrial and mining enterprise relocation,and prevent and control geological disasters and water pollution.During the operation period,we optimize monitoring system and carried out large-scale afforestation,cleared floating debris,control ship flow pollution and made studies on major issues.Thanks to these measures,remarkable results have been achieved.The Three Gorges Project becomes a model of the world for eco-environment protection in dam construction.Facing the new journey,eco-environment protection of the Three Gorges Project should coordinate high-quality development and high-level safety,focus on enhancement of ecological security management capacity,maximize comprehensive benefits of flood control,power generation,shipping,water resource utilization and eco-environment protection,better serve and support national and regional major strategies and make full use of its advantages in promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.