Through initiatives such as vegetation restoration and water ecology rehabilitation, the city has restored a cumulative 5,333 hectares of forests, grasslands and wetlands in recent years. Additionally, over 10 million fish fry are released into the lake annually. The annual reduction of nitrogen in the area has reached 12.7 metric tons.

　　To support different functions of the scenic area, green transportation and clean energy projects have been promoted. A 21-kilometer walkway now weaves through the area, and a natural gas station with a daily supply capacity of 90,000 cubic meters has been established. To combat pollution, two wastewater treatment centers and over 400 environmentally friendly garbage treatment facilities are in operation.

　　Songyuan prospers with eco-restoration, ecotourismCity also actively explores its great potential in wind and solar energyBy LIU MINGTAI in Changchun and LI SHANGYI in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-23 08:53

　　Li Xiaojie

　　“The water is cleaner, the fish are fatter and the number of birds around the lake has grown significantly,“ Li said, reflecting on the changes.

　　Renowned for its abundant fish resources, Chagan Lake has seen its fish production rise from 3,000 tons to 5,000 tons. The number of bird species has also increased from 239 to 276, with 1.95 million birds inhabiting the area.