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Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China

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Formed
  
September 1954

Parent agency
  
State Council

Headquarters
  
Beijing

Website
  
www.mwr.gov.cn/

Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China

Jurisdiction
  
People's Republic of China

Minister responsible
  
Chen Lei, Minister of Water Resources

The Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) of the People's Republic of China is the department within China's Central People's Government responsible for managing water resources in China.

Contents

However, there are several authorities responsible for water management in China. Water pollution is the responsibility of the environmental authorities, but the water itself is managed by the Ministry of Water Resources. Sewage is administered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, but groundwater falls within the realm of the Ministry of Land and Resources.

Current principal leaders

The Ministry of Water Resources is directed by the Minister of Water Resources.

Administration

The Ministry of Water Resources consists of following departments and offices:

Other agencies

  • River Basin Commissions
  • Changjiang Water Resources Commission, located in Wuhan
  • Yellow River Conservancy Commission, located in Zhengzhou
  • Huai River Water Resources Commission, located in Bengbu
  • Hai River Water Resources Commission, located in Tianjin
  • Pearl River Water Resources Commission, located in Guangzhou
  • Songliao River Water Resources Commission, located in Changchun
  • Taihu Basin Authority, located in Shanghai

    • References

    Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China Wikipedia
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