Huangpu District in Guangzhou: A New Model for "Happy Rivers and Lakes" Development

City Life | Guangzhou’s Huangpu District has been included in the first batch of pilot programs for comprehensive "Happy Rivers and Lakes" development across county-level jurisdictions, marking a shift from scattered demonstration sites to a systematic, area-wide approach.

Leveraging the river and lake chief system, Huangpu has tackled over 1,300 pollution sources and removed 105 illegal structures affecting waterways. Water quality has improved to Grade III standards, with some water bodies reaching Grade II.

Water management here serves not only ecological goals, but also economic and social development. In areas such as Jingxia Village and Huangma Community, integrated rural revitalization corridors combining agriculture, culture, and tourism are gaining momentum. These initiatives connect key sites including the Nangang River “Happy Rivers and Lakes” Exhibition Hall, water conservation education bases, and Guangzhou’s Water Law Promotion Park—forming a distinctive water culture corridor in Huangpu.

广州市黄埔区入选第一批县（市、区、镇）全域幸福河湖首批建设试点，标志着这片土地的河湖建设，正从“点上开花”的示范阶段，大步迈向“全域结果”的系统性新阶段。依托河湖长制，黄埔区累计整治污染源1300余宗，拆除涉水违建105宗，如今水质已提升至Ⅲ类标准，部分水体达到Ⅱ类水平。治水，不仅是为了生态，更是为了发展。在迳下村、黄麻社区等地，乡村振兴农文旅示范带建设得如火如荼，并串联南岗河幸福河湖展馆、节水社会实践教育基地、广州水法治宣传园等节点，形成独具特色的黄埔水文化传播带。

翻译：雷亚会（实习）

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉