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River restored, saving vital salmon industry
25 Aug
Summary
- Prosecutors intervened to stop river pollution threatening salmon farms.
- Restoration efforts cleared waste and improved sewage management.
- The salmon industry supports over 2,300 residents in the region.
Clear water has returned to a section of the Yadong River in Xizang, a positive outcome of ecological restoration prompted by prosecutors. Investigations revealed significant pollution from construction waste and untreated sewage flowing into the river, which is a primary water source for local salmon farms.
Prosecutors initiated public-interest litigation after discovering waste piled high and domestic sewage directly entering the river. This pollution had caused salmon deaths and posed a substantial economic threat to the region's Yadong salmon industry, a protected aquatic species and a recognized geographical indication product.
Following intervention, the construction company responsible for the pollution agreed to clean up waste, improve sewage facilities, and implement daily management systems. This effort involved evidence collection using drones and site consultations, ultimately safeguarding both the fragile plateau environment and the livelihoods of over 2,300 border residents who depend on the salmon industry.
