Tamsui River Management Symposium: Wu Pei-yi Hopes to Integrate Public and Private Sectors to Build a Policy Discussion Platform
DPP Legislator Wu Pei-yi and others held a symposium on the management of the Tamsui River basin and wetland conservation. The goal is to build a platform for public-private dialogue to discuss riverfront accessibility, ecological issues, and cultural integration.
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(CNA Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 22nd) Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Wu Pei-yi and others held a symposium today to discuss the management of the Tamsui River basin and wetland conservation. Wu Pei-yi stated she hopes the symposium will integrate the efforts of the government and civil society. By inviting local borough wardens and citizen partners to outline their expectations and visions for the Tamsui River, she aims to build a platform for policy discussion and resource planning.
DPP Legislators Wu Pei-yi and Puma Shen, along with Taipei City Councilors Liu Yao-jen and Hung Wan-chen, held the symposium on Tamsui River basin management and wetland conservation at the Legislative Yuan today, sharing their perspectives.
Wu Pei-yi said that the management of the Tamsui River basin involves a wide range of issues. For instance, from the entrance at the riverbank, the traffic flow is not friendly enough, hindering the interaction between residents and the water. The riverside facilities in the floodplain areas need further planning to balance people's lifestyles with environmental needs.
Furthermore, Wu pointed out that the Huajiang Wetland is a national-level important wetland and wild goose protection area, yet it faces crises such as wetland terrestrialization and a decrease in the number of wild geese. While improvements in Tamsui River's water quality have shown results, having a positive effect on the development of water recreation activities, the problem of siltation dating back to the Qing Dynasty limits the development of river sightseeing and recreation.
Wu Pei-yi stated that there are many issues concerning the management of the Tamsui River basin, involving many government units. She hopes that today's symposium will establish a platform for policy discussion and resource planning for the river's management.
Puma Shen said that river restoration issues can be viewed from several angles. In terms of depth, how close can the relationship between the restored river and humanities be? What is its connection to history? In terms of breadth, can it attract more people? Issues related to resilience and public safety must also be considered.
Shen noted that the public's demand for water activities has increased in recent years. The Ministry of Environment is also dedicated to river improvement plans and promoting transparent basin governance. In addition to creating safe and high-quality waterfront areas and shaping an international waterfront landscape, environmental planning must also meet local needs and ecological conservation.
Liu Yao-jen stated that the waterfront revival of the Tamsui River and Xindian Creek must be deeply connected with local history and ecology.
Hung Wan-chen pointed out that to better restore the river basin, hardware is naturally the most basic necessity, but how to integrate cultural heritage is also extremely important. (Editor: Su Zhi-tsung) 1150422
(CNA Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 22nd) Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Wu Pei-yi and others held a symposium today to discuss the management of the Tamsui River basin and wetland conservation. Wu Pei-yi stated she hopes the symposium will integrate the efforts of the government and civil society. By inviting local borough wardens and citizen partners to outline their expectations and visions for the Tamsui River, she aims to build a platform for policy discussion and resource planning.
DPP Legislators Wu Pei-yi and Puma Shen, along with Taipei City Councilors Liu Yao-jen and Hung Wan-chen, held the symposium on Tamsui River basin management and wetland conservation at the Legislative Yuan today, sharing their perspectives.
Wu Pei-yi said that the management of the Tamsui River basin involves a wide range of issues. For instance, from the entrance at the riverbank, the traffic flow is not friendly enough, hindering the interaction between residents and the water. The riverside facilities in the floodplain areas need further planning to balance people's lifestyles with environmental needs.
Furthermore, Wu pointed out that the Huajiang Wetland is a national-level important wetland and wild goose protection area, yet it faces crises such as wetland terrestrialization and a decrease in the number of wild geese. While improvements in Tamsui River's water quality have shown results, having a positive effect on the development of water recreation activities, the problem of siltation dating back to the Qing Dynasty limits the development of river sightseeing and recreation.
Wu Pei-yi stated that there are many issues concerning the management of the Tamsui River basin, involving many government units. She hopes that today's symposium will establish a platform for policy discussion and resource planning for the river's management.
Puma Shen said that river restoration issues can be viewed from several angles. In terms of depth, how close can the relationship between the restored river and humanities be? What is its connection to history? In terms of breadth, can it attract more people? Issues related to resilience and public safety must also be considered.
Shen noted that the public's demand for water activities has increased in recent years. The Ministry of Environment is also dedicated to river improvement plans and promoting transparent basin governance. In addition to creating safe and high-quality waterfront areas and shaping an international waterfront landscape, environmental planning must also meet local needs and ecological conservation.
Liu Yao-jen stated that the waterfront revival of the Tamsui River and Xindian Creek must be deeply connected with local history and ecology.
Hung Wan-chen pointed out that to better restore the river basin, hardware is naturally the most basic necessity, but how to integrate cultural heritage is also extremely important. (Editor: Su Zhi-tsung) 1150422