Fushui Reservoir, Stausee in der Volksrepublik China
Fushui Reservoir is a large body of water in southeastern Hubei province created by damming the Fushui River. Calm water spreads across the landscape, bordered by gentle hills and agricultural areas that feed the waterway from rainfall and tributary streams.
The reservoir was built in the late 1960s as part of water management and flood control efforts in the region. Its creation transformed how water was used locally and improved agricultural productivity and living standards.
The reservoir is woven into local life through fishing and farming practices that have developed over generations. The water's presence shapes daily routines and connects communities to the rhythm of the land.
Access is straightforward with pathways along the shoreline and open terrain making it easy to approach. You can walk or cycle near the water to observe fishing activities and farm work at your own pace.
A nuclear power plant is under construction on the northern edge of the reservoir and will use its water for reactor cooling. This modern project brings new activity to the rural area while showing how traditional water resources adapt to contemporary energy needs.
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