These Measures are formulated in accordance with the "Water Law of the People's Republic of China ", for the purpose of rational development and utilization and protection of water resources, prevention and control of water hazards, and giving full play to the comprehensive benefits of water resources. The Measures are divided into seven Chapters dealing with: general matters; development and utilization; protection of water, water bodies and water projects; administration of water use; flood prevention and flood fighting; legal liabilities; and supplementary provisions.
"Water resources" refers to surface water and groundwater. The water administrative department of the people's government of the Autonomous Region shall be responsible for the unified management and protection of water resources in the whole region.