Guide on Health Assessment of Rivers and Lakes (Trial). Country/Territory China Document type Miscellaneous Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable use Inland waters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Guide is developed to strengthen the management and protection of rivers and lakes, scientifically evaluate the health status thereof , and guide the implementation of the tasks of river governor system and lake governor system. The Guidelines are applicable to the health assessment of rivers and lakes (excluding estuaries) in the People's Republic of China. Full text Chinese Website slt.gansu.gov.cn