Current situation and possible management practice in future of rural water conservancy in Hai River Basin

Hai River Basin is one of China's major agricultural areas, with a huge rural population. Water conservancy is of great importance in this region. There are three integral elements in managing rural water resources: the consideration of current situation, the adoption of effective management measures, and the projection of future needs. In this study, we provide an in-depth investigation of current water resources situation of Hai River Basin. Five issues are analyzed: (1) the construction of conservancy projects; (2) the irrigation of farmland; (3)the safety of drinking water; (4)the protection of water environment; and (5)the model of management practice. Existing problems are diagnosed and possible solutions are discussed. Finally, a summary is made for managing water resources and meeting future needs.