On the morning of February 21, 2022, the series of water system projects around the city in Baoding, Hebei officially started construction, adding new momentum to the improvement of the ecological environment and the construction of a city with modern quality of life.

It is understood that the series of water system projects around the city of Baoding focus on building an ecological water system around the city that integrates clear water, smooth rivers, beautiful scenery, fitness and leisure. The total investment of the project is 7.35 billion yuan, including the construction of large water systems in Baoding. (Huandi River Infrastructure and Ecological Environment Comprehensive Treatment Project) and Baoding Municipal Government River Water System Comprehensive Treatment Project (Huanghuagou Ecological Facilities Comprehensive Improvement Project). Through the comprehensive management and improvement of the ecological environment of the important flood control rivers in Baoding—South Huandihe, West Huandihe, Huanghuagou and other rivers, the water quality of rivers and lakes in Baoding Huancheng Water System Basin is improved, ecological functions are restored, and biodiversity is maintained. It plays an important role, and at the same time, it can promote the comprehensive management of the largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in the North China Plain, the upper reaches of Baiyangdian Lake.

According to Peng Yihui, project manager of Baoding Dashui System Construction Project of China Railway 16th Bureau Group, "the official start of construction of the project is not only the need to implement the national fitness strategy for the whole people, but also the need to improve the quality of the city, and also to respond to the needs of upstream governance of Baiyangdian Lake."

After the completion of the series of water system projects around the city in Baoding, Hebei, it will vigorously promote the combination of water management and urban management in Baoding, and build an ecological pattern with the integration of water and city, and the interdependence of people and water. At that time, the ancient city of Baoding will have cleaner water, cleaner shores, and better scenery. The new appearance of the city with more beautiful and more accessible roads will effectively drive the tourism development and urban economic improvement in the coastal areas. Editor/He Yuting