“The government has made great efforts to improve the ecological environment of Shihe River, dredging the riverbed, and clearing water weeds. It is more beautiful like a tourist destination, and we are very happy to see it.” said Xu Na, who lives in Shihe Jiayuan community in Shanhaiguan District.
In accordance with the deployment of the higher authorities, Shanhaiguan District has appointed 23 river chiefs in the Shihe Basin, and formulated and improved supporting systems to build good ecological environment and open landscapes with the concept of “jointly managing, sharing and protecting”.
The river system upgrading project and the Shihe River ecological flood control comprehensive improvement project have been implemented, 4 rubber dams have been built to create a stepped water drop effect, 2.2 million cubic meters of silt has been dredged, 26.44 kilometers of dikes have been built, 700,000 square meters of wetland have been formed, and series campaigns have been launched to improve the basin environment, stabilizing water quality above Class III.
Now the Shihe River is clean and tidy, which effectively guarantees the surrounding agricultural irrigation. The industry of cash crops such as cherries, chestnuts, and apples develops rapidly; more than 20 species of wild fish and over 380 varieties of wild birds such as egrets and swans can be seen in the river. Waterside trestle and sightseeing roads lead visitors to the riverbank. Body building apparatus are available under lush trees; historical and cultural corridors provide citizens with places for entertainment and learning; the lighting projects make visitors walk among the picturesque scenery of the light and shadow. Shihe River was listed among the “Beautiful Rivers and Lakes” in Hebei Province organized by the River Chief Office of Hebei province in 2020.
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