Ecology recovering along Nanming River

Two egrets are captured feeding in the Nanming River. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The once-polluted Nanming River is gradually recovering its formerly clear water due to recent efforts to prevent and control pollution undertaken this year.

The river is a tributary of Wujiang River, passing through the urban area of Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Nanming River now has clear water and lush forests along its banks. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Due to urban development, population increases and other factors, Nanming River has seen its water quality deteriorate, resulting in the river gaining an infamous reputation as a stinky ditch.

After systematic and effective treatment in recent years, however, the water quality has improved and the ecology of the riverbank has recovered, making it a suitable place for locals to relax and exercise, and for birds and other fauna to inhabit.