Conservation efforts made to protect migratory birds amid drought in China's Dongting Lake

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Conservation efforts made to protect migratory birds amid drought in China's Dongting Lake

STORY: Conservation efforts made to protect migratory birds amid drought in China's Dongting Lake DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of the droughtvarious of the wetland and birdsSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU JINGJUN, South Dongting Lake nature reserve in Yuanjiang Cityvarious of the wetland and birdsSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE ZHIHUI, West Dongting Lake nature reserve in Hanshou County STORYLINE: Water conservation efforts are made to protect migratory birds in Dongting Lake, China's second-largest freshwater lake in central China's Hunan Province, as the lake enters the dry season earlier than expected due to the recent drought. The lake's water level has receded to a record low level over the past 30 years. Water conservation measures have been carried out alongside the lake region to restore wetlands. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU JINGJUN, South Dongting Lake nature reserve in Yuanjiang City "We have encountered a severe drought this year

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