On February 10, the official website of the Guangdong Provincial Government announced the Measures for the Management of Sand Washing in Guangdong Province, which explicitly prohibits sand washing in sea waterways and river waters, clarifies the construction norms of land sand washing sites, and straightens out the responsibilities of relevant departments in order to protect the ecological environment, maintain flood discharge and waterway safety. The Measures came into effect on April 1 this year.
