# Yellow River runs clearer after decades of conservation

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- CGTN, 2026-11-03 03:43 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-03/Yellow-River-runs-clearer-after-decades-of-conservation-1RLsyk2dV5K/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> The Hukou Waterfall, once shown as a muddy torrent on China’s 50-yuan banknotes, now has clearer waters. Decades of Yellow River management have included flood-control works, soil-erosion prevention and coordinated water allocation; the share of basin monitoring sites rated for good water quality rose from 59.1% in 2016 to 93.2% in 2025.