In the development of hydropower stations, the ecological environment shall be protected, and the requirements of flood control, water supply, irrigation, navigation, bamboo and log rafting, fishery, etc., shall be taken into account.

• 建设水力发电站，应当保护生态环境，兼顾防洪、供水、灌溉、航运、竹木流放和渔业等方面的需要。