(HBO) - Hoa Binh lake has a total water surface area of 16,800 hectares, including 8,900 hectares in Hoa Binh province stretching 19 communes of four districts - Da Bac, Mai Chau, Cao Phong, and Tan Lac - and Hoa Binh city. This area boasts a great potential for the development of the fishery sector.
Hoa Binh lake is
considered a precious treasure of aquatic resources in the Northwest region.
The natural aquatic resources and distribution of local natural aquatic species
in the lake are relatively abundant.
As many as 24 natural spawning grounds of four fish groups have been identified
in the area of Hoa Binh lake, including the groups of floating-egg spawners;
sticky and semi-sticky egg spawners; laying-eggs-in-cave spawners; and those
incubate eggs in their mouth.
The fish system in Hoa Binh province’s Da
River includes 94 species and subspecies belonging to 712 varieties and 21
families in eight orders. Of them, there are 88 indigenous fish species. There
are many rare fish species in the lake such as: Chien (Bagarius yarrelli); Bong (Spinibarbus denticulatus); Lang (Hemibagrus); Anh Vu (Semilabeo
notabilis) and other rare aquatic species.
From 2012 onwards, Hoa Binh province has maintained
the release of young fish into Hoa Binh lake to increase its aquatic resources.
Attention
has also paid to reproducing fisheries resources. Hoa Binh province has
maintained campaigns to raise public awareness of protecting fisheries
resources and releasing young fish in the lake for many years.
According to the provincial Department of Fisheries, in recent years, the fishing
activity and fish farming in the Hoa Binh lake helps reduce poverty,
importantly contributing to local economic development.
However, the over-exploitation of aquatic
products and violations of relevant regulations have caused a decline in
aquatic resources, and put many rare fish species in danger of extinction.
The local authorities are focusing on researching and transferring the application
of raising aquatic species with high economic value, disease resistance and adaption
to natural conditions of each area, thus promoting clean and sustainable
aquaculture.
Hoa Binh is also paying heed to creating
new jobs for local people around the lake such as raising fish in cages and,
enhancing the processing of aquatic products, and developing other trades in
order to reduce the over-fishing. Meanwhile, models for managing and protecting
fishery resources have been also set up with the involvement of local
communities./.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.
