The Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China is the department within China's

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responsible for managing water resources in

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. However, there are several authorities responsible for water management in China.

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is the responsibility of the environmental authorities, but the water itself is managed by the Ministry of Water Resources. Sewage is administered by the

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, but groundwater falls within the realm of the

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Leaders

Current principal leaders

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

List of ministers

Organization

Administration

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Other agencies

* River Basin Commissions * Changjiang Water Resources Commission, located in

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* Yellow River Conservancy Commission, located in

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* Huai River Water Resources Commission, located in

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* Hai River Water Resources Commission, located in

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* Pearl River Water Resources Commission, located in

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* Songliao River Water Resources Commission, located in

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, located in

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References

External links

Ministry of Water Resources Official website (English)

China's environmental governance - 中国与世界，环境危机大家谈
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