Analysis on the Relationship Between the Environment and Economy in the Three Gorges Area

Abstract

Three Gorges Project is one of the most famos famous project, this hydroelectric station is the most extensive in the world. After completion of this hydropower station, it also had a very large impact on the environment and economy of the Three Gorges area, directly changing the ecological environment and economic development of the area. This article analyzes the impact on the local environment since the completion of Three Gorges Dam, and the economic advance of Three Gorges region. Work on Three Gorges Dam began in 1994 and has been completed in 2020. Results show that the environment in Three Gorges region is relatively harsh, augment in water levels in Three Gorges has had a significant impact, many residents have had to move out of their long-lived land, and some wild fish populations have also been reduced because it is difficult to return upstream to spawn. Tourism should be developed to revitalize the local economy. There are also some suggestions can effectively alleviate these problems such as designate better tourism policies.